The GEA Westfalia OSD 60-0196-067 is a self-cleaning mineral oil centrifugal separator / oil purifier made by GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH, a leading manufacturer of industrial separation equipment. It is part of the OSD 60 series designed for continuous purification of contaminated oil and liquid mixtures by centrifugal separation.

This model is typically referenced together with OSD 60-0136-067 in official parts manuals, indicating similar construction and purpose but with different internal configurations or monitoring/automation options.

The separator employs a self-cleaning disc-stack bowl and centripetal pumps to continuously process oil mixtures with automatic removal of separated water and solid contaminants.

GEA Westfalia OSD 60-0196-067

• How It Works — Operating Principle

  • Feed oil mixture enters the separator through a closed line.

  • A high-speed rotating disc stack inside the bowl generates strong centrifugal forces.

  • Densest phase (solids and water) moves outward, lighter clean oil moves inward.

  • Centripetal pumps discharge the clean oil and heavier phase under pressure.

  • Monitoring systems can trigger automatic sludge ejection and water discharge (when equipped with control systems).

  This design supports continuous, automated operation with minimal manual intervention.

  Marine Department Usage

  In marine environments, the OSD 60-0196-067 plays a critical role in maintaining shipboard systems:

  Typical Marine Applications

  ✔ Fuel oil purification — Removes water and solids from heavy fuel oils before combustion in engines and boilers.
  ✔ Lube oil cleaning — Keeps lubricating oil clean to protect main and auxiliary engines.
  ✔ Hydraulic oil conditioning — Ensures purity in hydraulic systems and marine machinery.
  ✔ Bilge oil processing — Separates oil from bilge water mixtures to meet discharge regulations.

  Key Marine Benefits

  • Continuous operation: Allows nonstop purification during voyages.

  • Self-cleaning: Reduces downtime for maintenance.

  • Reliable under ship conditions: Designed to withstand vibration and harsh marine environments.

  • Compliance support: Helps meet environmental and operational standards for fuel and oil quality.

  Marine units may include marine-grade controls, explosion-proof electrical components, and integrated safety systems depending on the vessel’s specifications.

  Industrial Department Usage

  The OSD 60-0196-067 is also widely used across industrial facilities for oil processing and purification:

  Typical Industrial Applications

  ✔ Turbine and compressor lube oil purification — Protects bearings and mechanical components.
  ✔ Hydraulic and gear oil cleaning — Enhances machinery life in factories and processing plants.
  ✔ Fuel conditioning plants — Improves fuel quality before combustion in generators or boilers.
  ✔ Used oil recycling — Separates reusable oil from waste mixtures, reducing disposal costs.

  Key Industrial Advantages

  • High throughput capacity: Suitable for larger oil streams.

  • Pressure discharge: Can integrate with piping in industrial systems.

  • Modular configurations: Often paired with preheaters, control panels, or filtration systems.

    Typical Features & Design

    While specific specs can vary with suffixes and build options, OSD 60 series separators like the 0196-067 generally include:

    • Self-cleaning disc bowl — for efficient solid and water separation.

    • Centripetal pumps — pressurized discharge of oil and heavy phases.

    • 3-phase electric drive motor — reliable power source.

    • Flat belt and clutch drive system — smooth operation.

    • Optional monitoring & control systems — automated water and sludge sensing.

    The instruction & parts manual for OSD 60-0136-067 / OSD 60-0196-067 provides comprehensive details on assembly, maintenance, and internal parts — which is critical for service and spare parts ordering.

    Technical Manuals

    The official Instruction Manual and Parts List for the OSD 60 series (including 0136-067 and 0196-067 variants) is available and includes:

    • Machine description and drawing

    • Operating parameters and limits

    • Parts list with internal assemblies

    • Maintenance and safety instructions

    This is usually obtained via GEA Westfalia authorized distributors, service engineers, or technical document repositories.

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