Furnace Oil Filtration Services In India

Clean furnace oil leads to more efficient combustion, fewer emissions, and longer equipment life. Investing in proper filtration not only improves operational safety but also reduces overall heating costs and maintenance downtime.

In Bangalore, Karnataka, a sizable textile industry used a furnace oil tank with a capacity of 12,000 litres to power its dyeing and processing activities. However, the furnace oil had become extensively polluted with carbonised particles, ash, and extremely viscous sludge owing to lengthy use and an uncommon situation: wood burning directly beneath the oil tank (either for supplemental warmth or accidental spillage/ignition). Because of the oil's extremely high viscosity at room temperature, it was thought to be difficult to filter using standard techniques, which resulted in extremely inefficient combustion, frequent burner blockage, and excessive fuel use. The business was dealing with operational difficulties and rising energy prices.

Ram Engineering implemented its specialised on-site furnace oil filtering machine in a tailored manner after realising the specific and difficult nature of this pollution. We were able to do this intricate recovery with little disruption due to our Rapid Shutdown Mastery:

1. Viscosity Management through Controlled Heating: Knowing that the main obstacle to filtering was the high viscosity, our team cleverly utilized the existing heat source. By carefully managing the wood burning beneath the tank, we maintained the furnace oil at an exact temperature of 75°C. This crucial step drastically lowered the oil's viscosity, making it suitable for filtration.
2. Continuous Bypass Filtration: The furnace oil tank was connected to our high-capacity filtering equipment via a bypass loop. Heated, lower-viscosity oil was repeatedly drawn from the tank, filtered through multiple stages, and returned. This process effectively cleaned the oil, tank interior surfaces, and associated pipelines.
3. Massive Contaminant Removal: Our filtration procedure meticulously removed a significant amount of contaminants. Approximately 12 barrels of thick sludge, carbonised particles, and other impurities were collected from the pipes, tank, and oil—clearly illustrating the severity of prior contamination.

The Result: By using creative problem-solving techniques, accurate temperature control, and effective on-site filtration, Ram Engineering was able to:

• Despite the furnace oil's severe initial pollution and viscosity issues, it was restored to its ideal burning quality.
• A notable increase in the textile company's heating systems' efficiency in heat transfer.
• Significantly reduced the amount of wood fuel needed to provide the same amount of heat, which immediately resulted in significant energy cost savings.
• Regular maintenance problems and burner blockage were resolved, guaranteeing smoother, continuous operations.
• Exhibited unmatched capacity to recover highly polluted furnace oil, even in cases where traditional techniques were thought to be impractical.
• By turning wasted fuel into a useful energy source, the 'Reuse, Reduce, Recycle' philosophy was strengthened while lowering waste and its negative effects on the environment.

This case demonstrates Ram Engineering's dedication to coming up with creative solutions for the most difficult industrial fluid contamination issues, providing our clients with real cost savings and improved operational efficiency.