Vacuum Dehydration Oil Purification System (VDOPS)
When You Need Your Oil to Be Absolutely Clean and Dry
Recirculating your hydraulic and/or lube oil with a Vacuum Dehydration Oil Purification System (VDOPS) will help you maintain optimal fluid cleanliness in your system, extending the life of your rotating equipment and critical component parts, minimizing downtime and saving you money.
Water Removal
Contaminated ISO 32 Turbine Oil - emulsified water with free water at bottom
Filtered Oil - sample water less than 20 PPM
Rental Fleet of Systems
Available For Quick Shipment
Liquid Handling Specialists keeps a large rental fleet of vacuum dehydrators of all sizes ready for emergency mobilization anywhere in the world. We have the largest and best maintained fleet of vacuum dehydrators in the industry today, and experienced field service technicians can either walk you through easy start-up procedures over the phone or accompany the system to your jobsite to help with start-up, commissioning, and training.
(770) 449-4000
Model Selection Key
Vacuum Dehydration Oil Purification System
Flow Rate:
1 = 1 GPM
3 = 3 GPM
5VFD = 5 GPM Variable Flow
10VFD = 10 GPM Variable Flow
15VFD = 15 GPM Variable Flow
20VFD = 20 GPM Variable Flow
30VFD = 30 GPM Variable Flow
40VFD = 40 GPM Variable Flow
50VFD = 50 GPM Variable Flow
100VFD = 100 GPM Variable Flow
Filtration:
413X = OFS-413X (Series) Cartridge
820X = OFS-820X (Series) Cartridge
840X = OFS-840X (Series) Cartridge
BF#2 = OFS-BF#2 (Series) Bag
Heater Rating:
3 W = 3 kilowatt
6kW = 6 kilowatt
17kW = 17 kilowatt
33kW = 33 kilowatt
48kw = 48 kilowatt
66kW = 66 kilowatt
*Optional Equipment:
4PLL = 4-Point Lifting Lugs
4PLS = Cage Structure with 4-Point Lifting Lugs
AWD = Automatic Water Drain
DMI = Digital Moisture Indicator
DPM = Digital Particle Monitor
EHC = Wetted Components Compatible with
Fyrquel EHC Fluid
SS = Stainless Steel Wetted Components
Electrical Requirement:
120 = 120V / 1Ph / 60Hz
200 = 200V / 1Ph / 50Hz
220 = 220V / 1Ph / 50Hz
220V / 1Ph / 60Hz
220V / 3Ph / 50Hz
220V / 3Ph / 60Hz
380 = 380V / 3Ph / 50Hz
400 = 400V / 3Ph / 50Hz
415 = 415V / 3Ph / 50Hz
480 = 480V / 3Ph / 60Hz
575 = 575V / 3Ph / 50Hz
Electrical Rating:
N4 = NEMA 4
N7 = NEMA 7 Explosion Proof
Class 1 Div. 1 or Class 1 Div. 2
Seal Material:
V = Viton
B = Buna N
Custom Options:
Z = Custom
Equipment
(Specified)
Highest Water Extraction Rates in the Industry
Alarm indicators with automated system shut-off – enables unattended operation for 24/7 service
Permanent dispersion media – provides maximum surface area for high water extraction rates; eliminates need for costly coalescer element change-out
Dry running “claw” style vacuum pump – very durable and reliable in wet oil applications; requires very little maintenance while providing long life
Phase reversal switch
Digital temperature controller – enables operator to set optimal oil temperature
Variable frequency drive – gives system versatility across a wide range of applications
Inlet solenoid valve – for fail-safe isolation
High Performance Purification
The harmful effects of water, entrained gases particulate, and varnish contamination in lubrication and hydraulic oils have been well documented. By removing all water contamination and entrained gases, VDOPS helps maintain the oil’s original viscosity, ensuring its optimal performance and extending its life as a lubricant.
50 GPM NEMA 4
5 GPM NEMA 7
3 GPM NEMA 4
VDOPS units are available in a wide range of configurations and flow rates to adequately handle virtually any application.
"OFS has been a preferred supplier of filtration equipment and vacuum dehydrators for the Chevron ISOCLEAN® Program now for five years, and not only does their equipment give unmatched performance in terms of water and particulate removal, their company gives us the kind of customer support, customized quick response, and service that we need in today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment."
Paul Sly, ISOCLEAN® Program Coordinator, Chevron Lubricants
Effective for Use On:
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ISO 32 Turbine Lube Oil
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Hydraulic Oil
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Paper Machine Oil
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Gear Oil (ISO VG 150 – ISO VG 680)
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Compressor Oil
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EHC Fluid (Fyrquel® and other phosphate esters)
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Bio-Diesel
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Waste Oil (used engine oil)
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Heavy Fuel Oil and Bunker Fuel
Elevated vacuum tower – provides gravity flow to oil discharge pump for reliable performance on high viscosity oils
Filter housing – holds high efficiency pleated microglass filter element rated Beta(c) > 1000 per ISO 16889
Positive displacement gear pump – with Viton® mechanical seal
Heavy duty skid base with spill containment lip, forklift slits (and casters)
Low watt density heater – with outer insulation and 2 thermocouples for added safety (process and high limit)
Inlet basket strainer – for pump protection
All hard piping – no hoses
Because of its unique vacuum tower design and high CFM vacuum pump, our Vacuum Dehydration Oil Purification System (VDOPS) gives the highest water extraction rates available in the industry today. We build Vacuum Dehydration Oil Purification Systems (VDOPS) in a wide range of process flow rates for optimal performance on almost any application. A general rule of thumb to use is 1 GPM flow rate for every 100 gallons of reservoir capacity, so we build VDOPS units in the following process flow rates: 1 GPM, 3 GPM, 5 GPM, 10 GPM, 15 GPM, 20 GPM, 30 GPM, 50 GPM, 100 GPM Our experienced sales and technical support personnel will help you select the correct system for your specific application depending on all of the unique conditions at your plant. In addition, because we use only the highest quality components in the overall design (Gardner Denver vacuum pumps, Siemens PLCs, Gems low flow switches, Watlow heaters, Viking gear pumps, and Baldor motors), our VDOPS is the most reliable, durable, and user-friendly system available in the industry today.
Varnish Removal Options
Varnish contamination in the turbine lube oil systems of gas turbines has recently become a major concern for maintenance personnel. For this reason, Oil Filtration Systems, LLC now offers a “varnish removal” option on all of our Vacuum Dehydration Oil Purification Systems (VDOPS). By diverting the flow of turbine oil through specially formulated granular adsorbent media, soluble varnish can be effectively removed from the oil, eventually resulting in the removal of varnish that has plated out on critical components, including servo valves in the speed control system.
Left sample – CT-1 Main LO Reservoir (collected off return header):
MPC = DE 38 ABNORMAL Right sample – CT-1 OFS Varnish
Mitigation System (collected from sample port on system):
MPC = DE 14 NORMAL
Employs Most Efficient Filter Elements
High-efficiency filter elements for particulate removal from all mineral-based and synthetic hydraulic, lubrication, dielectric, and turbine oils. Our elements are constructed with the highest quality micro-fibrous glass filtration medias available. Our filtration technology, incorporates medias that are layered to achieve optimal performance characteristics. Our elements are suitable for use in the most demanding applications, and they are designed and tested to provide the highest level of efficiency with the maximum dirt holding capacity. All OFS filter elements have particulate removal efficiencies of Beta(c)>1000 (99.9% for the stated micron size), which is based on ISO 16889-1999 testing standards. They are available in a wide range of micron sizes to suit virtually any application (2.5, 5,7,12, and 22-Micron).