The GEA Westfalia OSD 35-0196-067 is a mineral-oil centrifugal separator with a self-cleaning bowl, developed by GEA Westfalia Separator for continuous oil purification and clarification. It is essentially the same basic machine as the OSD 35-0136-067 but configured with a different bowl design/specification within the same series.
GEA Westfalia OSD 35-0196-067
Key Features
✔ Type: Self-cleaning disc-stack centrifugal separator – continuously separates contaminants while running.
✔ Model Family: Mineral oil centrifuge (OSD series).
✔ Self-Cleaning Bowl: Removes sludge and solid buildup automatically into a sludge space without frequent manual stopping.
✔ Construction: Typically stainless steel bowl with durable frame and protective housing; designed according to safety standards.
✔ Operation Manual: The OSD 35-0196-067 shares its instruction manual with the OSD 35-0136-067, indicating very similar design and usage.
What it does:
It purifies oily liquids by removing water, fine solids, and sludge from fuel, lube, and other industrial oils using centrifugal force.
Marine Department Uses
Onboard ships and offshore units, the OSD 35-0196-067 is used to maintain oil quality in critical systems:
🔹 Fuel Oil Purification
– Removes water, particulate matter, and sludge from marine fuels before combustion in main and auxiliary engines. Cleaner fuel enhances combustion efficiency and reduces wear on injectors and pumps.
🔹 Lube Oil Treatment
– Clarifies lubricating oil used in main engines, gearboxes, generators, and auxiliary systems, helping to avoid abrasive wear and extend machinery life.
🔹 Hydraulic & System Oils
– Improves hydraulic oils and other vital fluid quality (e.g., steering gear and deck machinery), reducing maintenance issues.
🔹 Engine-Room Fluid Conditioning
– Keeps critical liquids in specification during long voyages and variable operation. The self-cleaning function is especially valuable at sea when frequent manual cleaning is impractical.
Industrial Department Uses
In various industrial environments, the separator helps maintain fluid quality, protect equipment, and reduce costs:
🔸 Industrial Fuel Treatment
– Clarifies fuels used in generators, turbines, boilers, and large engines, improving performance and reducing deposits in combustion systems.
🔸 Lubricating & Process Oil Purification
– Removes fine particulates and water from hydraulic oils, gear oils, compressor oils, and other industrial lubricants, protecting pumps, bearings, and motors.
🔸 Waste Oil Reconditioning
– Helps recover usable oil from contaminated waste streams by separating solids and water. This supports environmental compliance and cost savings.
🔸 Chemical & Refineries
– Clarifies process liquids in chemical, petrochemical, and refinery operations where product purity and equipment protection are important.
Benefits
Why it’s Used:
✔ Continuous oil purification — keeping fluid quality high without frequent stops.
✔ Self-cleaning bowl — reduces manual intervention and increases uptime.
✔ Equipment protection — cleaner oil means longer life for engines, pumps, and hydraulic systems.
✔ Versatile applications — suitable for marine fuels, industrial lubricants, process oils, and more.
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