Filter keeps "green" boat running

Earthrace features a 10 micron Racor 751000MAX10 fuel filter and a secondary 2 micron fuel filter on each of its two engines.

Fuel filtration technology from Racor Division of Parker Hannifin is being used on the Earthrace powerboat.

The vessel will attempt to set a new world record, circumnavigating the globe on 100% renewable biodiesel fuel and with a net zero carbon footprint.

Earthrace begins its world record attempt from Sagunto, Spain, on 29th March and is aiming to circumnavigate the globe in less than 65 days.

Earthrace features a 10 micron Racor 751000MAX10 fuel filter and a secondary 2 micron fuel filter on each of its two engines.

The robust, die cast aluminium fuel filters are part of Racor's turbine series, eliminating both particulate and water contamination from the biodiesel, as well as algae and rust, which are filtered from the fuel by the filters' waterproof Aquabloc II elements.

With a maximum flow rate of 1363 litres an hour, the Racor filters will ensure the performance of the vessel is optimised every step of the way between its twelve refuelling stops at various ports around the globe.

With efficient logistics vital to the success of the project, Parker's global support and supply network were key factors in the company being chosen as the filtration partner for Earthrace.

On arrival at each of its ports, the vessel will need to be refuelled, refilled with water and provisions and have its engines serviced; all in less than two hours.

With such tight timeframes, Parker's worldwide presence will be extremely beneficial to the project.

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