Article originally published on Noria.com
What is the best way to remove water from an oil reservoir of a piece of equipment? Several technologies exist for removing water from oil, including vacuum dehydration, centrifugal separators, jet-dry devices, headspace dehumidification, aggregate adsorption media and hygroscopic polymer impregnated filter media.
The oil type, volume of water, size of the reservoir and several other factors dictate what technology should be employed for a given situation.
The effects of water on the oil are often overlooked. Excessive water contamination can result in premature oil oxidation and promote the buildup of sludge and varnish. In some circumstances, water can also strip additives from the oil through water washing or hydrolysis resulting in premature oil degradation.
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