PureVent

Centrifugal oil mist separator for cleaning crankcase gas

Reducing emissions from internal combustion engines has

been a major environmental concern. Up to now, most of
the focus has been on exhaust gases.

However, crankcase gas has now come into focus as an

area where further emission reductions can, and should,
be made.

Application
PureVent is a compact centrifugal oil mist separator that,
when connected to medium-speed diesel engines, removes
98–99.9% of oil from crankcase gases.

Recovered oil can then be re-circulated to the oil sump and

used again for engine lubrication.

Two installation options are available:

• Open design for diesel engines releasing oil-free crankcase

gas directly into the atmosphere.

• Closed design for gas engines re-circulating clean gas

to the turbocharger, thereby reducing the atmospheric
emissions further and eliminating turbocharger fouling.

Benefits
• High separation efficiency. Provides 98–99.9% separation
efficiency at 40–150 m3/h.

• Stable pressure conditions. No pressure drops or

clogging associated with filter cleaning solutions. The
continuous outflow at constant flow stabilizes pressure The PureVent centrifugal oil mist separator removes 98–99.9% of oil
in the crankcase. from crankcase gases.

• Recovered oil can be re-circulated to oil sump.

• No hazardous waste. Elimination of oily filter disposal

costs.

• Long maintenance intervals. Two-year service intervals

eliminate the frequent maintenance requirements
associated with filter replacement.
PureVent working principle. Frequency converter
controlled electric
motor

Separator disc stack

Clean gas outlet

Separator housing

Drain oil outlet

Crankcase gas inlet Flexible mounting

Operating principle
The PureVent centrifugal separator
consists of a disc stack made of com-
posite lightweight polymer material,
which is enclosed in an aluminium
­housing. Connected to this is an
electric motor that drives the disc
stack. A frequency converter unit
controls the separator motor.
Uncleaned crankcase gas enters
through the inlet at the bottom of
the unit and passes into the rotating
disc stack.
The oil mist is separated in the disc
stack; the oil drops are collected on
the separator housing inner wall and
drained at the oil outlet.
For gas engines, the cleaned air can
be re-circulated to the engine turbo­
charger. This closed system enhances
engine performance and safeguards the
engine since it eliminates risk of turbo­­
charger fouling or oil accumulation in the
intercooler. Most importantly, a closed
crankcase ventilation system eliminates
all emissions of crankcase gas.

Open crankcase ventilation system Closed crankcase ventilation system

(for liquid fuel engines) (for gas engines)

PureVent connected to an engine. The dotted line represents the collected oil that can be re-circulated to the engine.
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Separation efficiency
98
vs. flow.

96

94
Separation efficiency %

92

90

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80
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m3/h

100
Grade efficiency at
180 m3 per hour.
90

80
Grade efficiency %

70

60

50

40
0.1 1 10
Particle size (in microns)

4000
Pump curve.

3500

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2500
Pa

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0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
m3/h
Operations Technical data
• Maintenance intervals
– Major Service every 16000 hours or five years, whichever Performance
comes first. Capacity Max. 800 m3/h
Inlet gas temperature Max. 80°C
• System manual includes detailed information in electronic Nominal flow 150 m3/h
format or paper copy: Cleaning efficiency at nominal flow 98%
– Operating instructions Sound level 78 dB (A)
– Alarms and fault finding
– Service and spare parts Dimensions and weights
Size (height x length x width) 698 x 342 x 401 mm
Weight 39 kg
Connections
Ambient conditions (operation)
Surrounding temperature +5 to +50°C
Electric cabinet +5 to +45°C
Humidity Must not be exposed to water

Gas outlet
Electrical system
Operating voltage Three phase 380–480 VAC
x 89

Frequency 50 or 60 Hz

PureVent is a trademark owned by Alfa Laval Corporate AB. ALFA LAVAL is a trademark registered and owned by Alfa Laval Corporate AB.
Power consumption Max 1.5 kW

Separator
x 11

Rotation speed 7200 rpm

Number of discs 185
Oil outlet
Housing Aluminium casting
x 114 Start time 15 seconds
Gas inlet Stop time 60 seconds
Mounting angle Max. 3° from vertical line

Conformity
The mark of conformity confirms that the equipment complies with
European Economics Area (EEA directives).

EMD00108EN 1009 Alfa Laval reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification.

How to contact Alfa Laval

Up-to-date Alfa Laval contact
details for all countries are
always available on our website
at www.alfalaval.com