Turbine filters keep ship engine's fuel clean

The latest high performance filter technology from the Hydraulic Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin is being used on board the Amara Zee sailing ship

The filter technology is being used to ensure cleaner systems, increased filtration efficiency and unparalleled engine protection.

The Amara Zee is a 90ft shallow draft, flat bottomed sailing ship that is used as the performing platform for the Caravan Stage Company Tall Ship Theatre.

The custom built boat was custom designed as a touring venue for staging original contemporary theatre and dance shows on the deck, in the rigging, on the water and on the shore surrounding the audience.

The vessel is currently docked in Rotterdam, Netherlands and tours waterfront locations in Holland, Eastern England and Scotland.

Parker's 500 series turbine filters are fitted to the engine on the Amara Zee to clean the fuel and remove any water, while filtering out a minimum of 25 percent of sediment, algae, rust, dust, and other contaminants using high performance Aquabloc filter elements.

These filters use a specially treated semi synthetic filter media to ensure optimum filtration and water separation performance.

In addition, the turbine filters also allow the engineer to switch to a fresh filter while the engine is still running, postponing a shutdown and filter change while at sea.

An advanced, patent pending fuel shut off valve keeps unfiltered fuel from entering clean side passages during element removal and prevents trapped air from circulating through the fuel system.

The valve features a steel spring that pushes up on the element to make servicing easier and mess free.

The valve is automatically activated by inserting or removing the replacement and as the element is inserted into the assembly, the valve opens and allows only clean fuel to pass through to the engine.

If the element is removed, the valve closes and stops all fuel flow out of the assembly preventing any contamination from entering the system.

Adriana Kelder, Co-Director of the Caravan Stage Company, commented, "We chose the Parker turbine filters as they provide us with the high performance and reliability we need to maintain the ship's engine".

"In doing so, this has enabled us to achieve considerable savings in both the time and cost associated with maintenance and repairs, while also enhancing the operating life of the system".

"Moreover, by comparison with competing products, the filters offer far greater levels of efficiency and capacity, while the design means that they are quick and simple to install".

"Ultimately, this leaves us able to concentrate on our performances".

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