Centrifuges
Centrifuges are already standard for many diesel engine types. Because of the high rotor speed (up to 10,000 rpm, depending on the size), the resulting centrifugal force (greater than 3,000g) causes the impurities to migrate to the outside where they form a dense layer on the inner wall of the rotor. The compacted impurities are then simply removed with an inserted paper liner.
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FIL-TEC centrifuges separate extremely fine dirt particles of less than 1 micron from oil and other fluids without reducing the proportion of additives in the oil. This extremely fine separation means that filter webs (e.g. in the main flow) admit less dirt and guarantee the longer service life of main flow filter. The operation times of the main flow filters and the oil change intervals are considerably longer. This optimal lubrication oil maintenance leads to less wear and tear on motor parts such as bearings. The service life of downstream indicator filters in 4-stroke engines is considerably extended.
