Design Comparison – U.S. Navy (Centrifugal Purifiers)
9th January 2018Summarized Design Comparison Between Centrifugal/Rotary Purifier Versus Filter/Separator
Aircraft Appliances (AAE) was approached by the U.S Navy to replace existing Centrifugal Purifiers in the Lube Oil Purification System with Filter Separators. AAE’s Study and testing eliminated the need for Centrifugal Separators in the Lube Oil Purification system of U.S. Navy vessels.
10 Hp Motor and power consumed for heating hot water for flushing Minimal needed for control panel.
Item | Description | Centrifugal Purifier | AAE Filter Separator |
1 | Application | Uniform performance for any range of mixture JP-5. Lube Oil and Water |
Maximum performance up to 40% of water contamination |
2 | Cost: a. Capital Equipment Installation and Support Equipment b. Maintenance Cost Annually c. Service and Contract |
$400,000.00 $60,000.00 $6,000.00 |
$150,000.00 $15,000.00 $None |
3 | Storage and Disposal | Storage space depending on number of units. It varies but a minimum of 150 Cubic Feet |
Storage space- Only for elements and Gaskets 20 Cubic Feet. |
4 | Power | ||
Item | Description | Centrifugal Purifier | AAE Filter Separator |
5 | Hot and Cold Water Supply | Yes | None Needed |
6 | Down Time for Maintenance (Annual) |
2 Weeks | 1 Day |
7 | Manpower Skill Requirement | High | Average |
8 | Weight | 2,000 Lbs | 1,800 Lbs |