Ash removal from shale oil ( heavy fuel oil + gasoline mixture) 1

[balaji28]

Hi

I am looking for a suitable filter to treat 250 cu.m/hr of process media comprising of 85% heavy fuel oil and 15% gasoline.
The intent is to reduce ash content from inlet of 1000 ppm to outlet of 50 ppm.

I need to make a CAPEX and OPEX comparison for various filtration technologies

Appreciate recommendations

Regards

Bala

 

[TugboatEng]

If the particle size and density is sufficient, centrifuges would probably be your most economical option considering the volume you need to handle.

https://www.alfalaval.us/products/separation/centrifugal-separators/separators/s-and-p-flex/

 

[MacGyverS2000]

But probably not the best forum for this specific question... this forum is for fuel engineering as it relates to automobiles.

Dan - Owner

http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com

 

[balaji28]

@ TugboatEngg - Would not the capex be extremely high for centrifuge compared to autobackwash filters with a standby

Presume centrifuges will also have high power consumption as a operating cost vis-a-vis catridge replacement in a filter. Plus centrifuge would also have some maintenance requirements

 

[TugboatEng]

The initial expense of purchasing na centrifuge is quite high but the operating costs are very low.

It takes a lot of power to force fluid through filters. A centrifuge is just spinning a bowl so their power requirements are actually quite low compared to throughput. There are centrifuges with automatic sludge discharge so maintenance is minimal.