Alfa Laval has thought about the environment with its latest two machines.
Its Combined Cleaning Unit (CCU) has proven benefits as an integral filtration system, according to the company.
It cuts operating costs, provides maximum engine protection and reduces the impact of vessel operation on the environment. Alfa Laval also claim it is a suitable upgrade for most vessels and is also available as a stand-alone unit for engines rated up to 3500hp.
The CCU has been developed as a integrated filtration system on engines such as the Cummins KV engine series. It combines two of Alfa Laval's advanced oil treatment technologies, the Alfa Laval Moatti automatic filter and a disc stack centrifuge, into a single housing. The unit can then be mounted on to the engine or remotely by flexible or rigid connections.
The filter part has disc-type elements with stainless steel meshes that effectively stop abrasive particles. It also uses a continuous back flushing system operating with ancillaries.
The centrifuge replaces the bypass-filter and cleans the engine oil more efficiently than any bypass filter currently available, says Alfa Laval.
The company also says that the CCU's full flow section is maintenance free for 12,000 running hours depending on the application.
The Alfa Laval Separation Unit (SU) combines a high performance centrifugal separator ancillary components, control systems and starter box into a single module.
Combined with its compact structure is a weight saving of 1.5 tons. Alfa Laval say the module is also easy to install with just six connections to oil, water, air and electricity before it works.
Like the CCU, the module will work for 12,000 hours between service intervals.
