The GEA Westfalia OSD 18-0196-067 (commonly referenced; sometimes seen with last two digits varied) refers to a self-cleaning centrifugal separator (oil purifier) manufactured by GEA Westfalia Separator GmbH. It belongs to the OSD 18 series of separators designed for continuous purification and clarification of liquids — especially mineral oils and similar products.

GEA Westfalia OSD 18-0196-067

• Designation: Mineral oil centrifuge with self-cleaning bowl

• Series/Size: OSD 18

• Model Code: 0196-067 (often seen with suffix variants like /10, /15 depending on configuration)

• Instruction Manual/Parts Catalog: Available as OSD 18-0196-067 – Instruction Manual and Parts List .

Marine Applications

In marine service, OSD 18-0196 models are used primarily for fuel and lube oil purification on vessels such as:

Typical Marine Uses

✔ Fuel oil purification — removes water and solids from heavy fuel oils before combustion.
✔ Lube oil cleaning — enhances engine/lube system life by removing impurities.
✔ Hydraulic and gear oil conditioning — keeps auxiliary systems clean and efficient.
✔ General oil treatment — improves fuel use, reduces engine wear, and enhances performance.

Advantages in Marine Settings

• Continuous unmanned operation: Reliable automated performance during voyages.

• High separation efficiency: Achieves effective oil clarification and contaminant removal.

• Compact and rugged design: Suitable for shipboard engine room constraints.

• Meets marine regulations: Equipment helps comply with environmental and fuel purity standards.

  Industrial Applications

  Beyond marine use, this separator is also suitable for a range of industrial oil polishing and purification tasks:

  Industrial Uses

  ✔ Purifying industrial oils: Such as transformers, turbines, compressors, and hydraulic oils.
  ✔ Fuel conditioning plants: Improving fuel quality in power plants or heavy equipment fueling systems.
  ✔ Recycling used oils: Removing water and particulates so oils can be reused, cutting waste disposal costs.
  ✔ General liquid separation tasks: Suitable where liquid mixtures require high-efficiency separation.

  Industrial Advantages

  • High throughput: Designed to handle moderate flow industrial oil streams.

  • Efficient solids/water removal: Helps protect pumps, engines, and turbines.

  • Modular design: Integrates with existing industrial filtration systems.

    ypical Specifications & Configurations

    While the exact factory data for OSD 18-0196-066/067 varies by suffix and build, typical characteristics (based on similar OSD18 units in the market) include:

    🔹 Throughput: ~5,000–6,000 LPH range (varies by specific suffix variant)
    🔹 Bowl Speed: Up to ~9,600–11,500 RPM depending on configuration (e.g., /10 or /15 suffix)
    🔹 Material: Stainless steel bowl and corrosion-resistant frame (for extended service life)
    🔹 Discharge: Both lighter (oil) and heavier (water/solids) phases discharge under pressure.
    🔹 Drive & Controls: Typically 3-phase motor with speed control and safety features — often delivered with control panel and pumps.

    Manual & Spare Parts Reference

    The official Instruction Manual and Parts List for this model exists and is referenced as:

    📄 OSD 18-0196-067 – Instruction Manual and Parts List 
    — Published by Westfalia Separator Mineraloil Systems GmbH — includes internal parts, maintenance instructions, and service information for the model.

    This document lists internal assemblies such as the bowl assembly, spindle, frame, drive parts, seals, valves, and monitoring components.

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