PureVent

Centrifugal oil mist separator for cleaning crankcase gas

Reducing emissions from internal combustion engines has

been a major environmental concern. Up to now, most of
the focus has been on exhaust gases.
However, crankcase gas has now come into focus as an
area where further emission reductions can, and should,
be made.

Application
PureVent is a compact centrifugal oil mist separator that,
when connected to medium-speed diesel engines, removes
9899.9% of oil from crankcase gases.
Recovered oil can then be re-circulated to the oil sump and
used again for engine lubrication.
Two installation options are available:
Open design for diesel engines releasing oil-free crankcase
gas directly into the atmosphere.
Closed design for gas engines re-circulating clean gas
to the turbocharger, thereby reducing the atmospheric
emissions further and eliminating turbocharger fouling.

Benefits
High separation efficiency. Provides 9899.9% separation
efficiency at 40150 m3/h.
Stable pressure conditions. No pressure drops or
clogging associated with filter cleaning solutions. The
continuous outflow at constant flow stabilizes pressure
in the crankcase.
Recovered oil can be re-circulated to oil sump.
No hazardous waste. Elimination of oily filter disposal
costs.
Long maintenance intervals. Two-year service intervals
eliminate the frequent maintenance requirements
associated with filter replacement.

The PureVent centrifugal oil mist separator removes 9899.9% of oil

from crankcase gases.

PureVent working principle.

Frequency converter
controlled electric
motor

Separator disc stack

Clean gas outlet

Separator housing

Drain oil outlet

Crankcase gas inlet

Operating principle
The PureVent centrifugal separator
consists of a disc stack made of composite lightweight polymer material,
which is enclosed in an aluminium
housing. Connected to this is an
electric motor that drives the disc
stack. A frequency converter unit
controls the separator motor.

Flexible mounting

Uncleaned crankcase gas enters

through the inlet at the bottom of
the unit and passes into the rotating
disc stack.
The oil mist is separated in the disc
stack; the oil drops are collected on
the separator housing inner wall and
drained at the oil outlet.

Open crankcase ventilation system

(for liquid fuel engines)

For gas engines, the cleaned air can

be re-circulated to the engine turbo
charger. This closed system enhances
engine performance and safeguards the
engine since it eliminates risk of turbo
charger fouling or oil accumulation in the
intercooler. Most importantly, a closed
crankcase ventilation system eliminates
all emissions of crankcase gas.

Closed crankcase ventilation system

(for gas engines)

PureVent connected to an engine. The dotted line represents the collected oil that can be re-circulated to the engine.

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Separation efficiency
vs. flow.

98

Separation efficiency %

96
94
92
90
88
86
84
82
80
0

50

100

150

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250

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350

400

450

m3/h

100

Grade efficiency at
180 m3 per hour.

Grade efficiency %

90

80

70

60

50

40
0.1

10

1
Particle size (in microns)

4000

Pump curve.

3500
3000

Pa

2500
2000
1500

1000
500
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100

200

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500
m3/h

600

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900

Operations
Maintenance intervals
Major Service every 16000 hours or five years, whichever
comes first.
System manual includes detailed information in electronic
format or paper copy:
Operating instructions
Alarms and fault finding
Service and spare parts

Connections

Technical data
Performance
Capacity
Inlet gas temperature
Nominal flow
Cleaning efficiency at nominal flow
Sound level
Dimensions and weights
Size (height x length x width)
Weight

Max. 800 m3/h

Max. 80C
150 m3/h
98%
78 dB (A)

698 x 342 x 401 mm

39 kg

x 11

x 89

Gas outlet

Oil outlet
x 114
Gas inlet

Electrical system
Operating voltage
Frequency
Power consumption
Separator
Rotation speed
Number of discs
Housing
Start time
Stop time
Mounting angle

Three phase 380480 VAC

50 or 60 Hz
Max 1.5 kW

7200 rpm
185
Aluminium casting
15 seconds
60 seconds
Max. 3 from vertical line

Conformity
The mark of conformity confirms that the equipment complies with
European Economics Area (EEA directives).

EMD00108EN 1009

How to contact Alfa Laval

Up-to-date Alfa Laval contact
details for all countries are
always available on our website
at www.alfalaval.com

Alfa Laval reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification.

PureVent is a trademark owned by Alfa Laval Corporate AB. ALFA LAVAL is a trademark registered and owned by Alfa Laval Corporate AB.

Ambient conditions (operation)

Surrounding temperature
+5 to +50C
Electric cabinet
+5 to +45C
Humidity
Must not be exposed to water