Argo Hytos OPS 010 · OPS 550
Argo Hytos OPS 010 · OPS 550
Argo Hytos OPS 010 · OPS 550
Why OPS?
Due to increased demands placed on hydraulic and lubrication systems with respect to lifetime and availability, the importance of the fluid being used, is constantly growing. Even the smallest amount of free water in oil can cause acidification and thus lead to corrosion of component surfaces. An increased water content can dramatically alter the characteristics of the oil. The consequences include: reduced load capacity, lower temperature resistance and, ultimately, rapid oil oxidation
(aging), which all results in equipment damage and costly repairs. Some of the causes of water in hydraulic and lubricating oil are: Ambient moisture, splash water and cooler breakage. With the new OPS mobile dewatering unit, large quantities of free water can be removed efficiently. The oil is heated, if necessary, and channeled into a vacuum chamber. The water is removed, long before the saturation limit is reached, thanks to the reduced steam pressure. A fine filter is installed downstream from the drying process to ensure that the oil is dry and filtered when it flows back into the machine or tank. The water content is constantly monitored with the ARGO-HYTOS LubCos H2O water sensor. Thus, the user is always up-to-date. Thanks to the available combinations of the device, the OPS is always perfectly equipped.
Functionality
The unit separates free and dissolved water from hydraulic and lubricating oils. By means of a vacuum pump, low pressure is produced within the reactor and oil is sucked in via the oil inlet. A heater warms up the oil to the adjusted temperature. Inside the reactor, the water evaporates far below the saturation limit. The steam is cooled down and condensed. The condensed water conglomerates in a collection tray. The dried oil conglomerates within the reactor. Herein, level switches are found for switching on and off the outlet pump. As soon as the filling level has been reached, the outlet pump will operate and deliver the dewatered oil to the oil outlet.
On site, the cooled oil sample can be inspected visually. As long as the cooled oil is clouded, the water content is inadmissible high. If the cooled oil sample appears to be clear, the water content lies within the permitted range. An exact examination of the water content is carried out by an oil sample analysis in the laboratory (e.g. determination of the water using the Karl-Fischer-Method according to DIN 51777).
Technical data
OPS 550
Nominal flow rate 50 l/min / 13.2 gpm
Filter fineness 5 µm
Operating voltage 3 ∼ 400 V
Operating frequency 50 / 60 HZ
Nominal current 32 A
Power max. 13 kW
Viscosity min. 15 mm2
/s / 69 SUS
Viscosity max. 500 mm2
/s / 2317 SUS
Dewatering rate 1.65 l/h* / 0.4 gal/h*
Connection A 1¼“ BSP
Connection B 1“ BSP
Replacement filter element V7.1560-03
Dirt-holding capacity 600 g
Weight 730 kg / 1609 lbs (without accessories)
Dimensions (length x width x height) 1500 x 1000 x 1780 mm / 59.1 x 39.4 x 70.1 inch