Fuel Purifier and Clarifier Basics (Centrifugal Separators)
Introduction to centrifugal separators: Understanding the components, operation, and maintenance of fuel purifiers and clarifiers.
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Course Duration1.5 hours
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Course LevelIntermediate
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Want to separate water and solids from oil in an efficient manner? Then you will need a centrifugal separator! Purifiers and clarifiers are types of centrifugal separators, also known as ‘centrifuges’. These machines are used throughout many engineering industries for things like:
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Removing solids and water from fuel oil (water from diesel etc.).
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Removing fat from milk to make skimmed milk (the removed fat is sold as cream).
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Removing gums and lecithin from vegetable oil (improves quality of oil, gums sold as a by-product).
Without centrifugal separators, it would be very hard to produce the volume of substances that humans need. But…what are these amazing machines and how do they work? In this course, you will find out!
This course focuses on marine fuel oil purifiers, but the knowledge gained can be transferred to many engineering industries. Other important info…
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This course is taught by an ex-marine engineer with 20 years’ experience...you're in good hands!
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An animated interactive 3D model shows you a purifier in detail and how it works.
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High quality 2D images highlight areas of interest.
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Enjoy crisp, clean audio throughout the course.
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Relax. We have taught over 50,000 online students. We know what we are doing!
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Quiz provided.
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Certificate provided.
Hope to see you on the course!
- Define centrifugal separators and explain their purpose.
- Identify the internal and external components of a separator.
- Describe the components of a typical ship fuel system.
- Demonstrate how to maintain a centrifugal separator.
- Understand the terms 'centrifuge', 'purifier', and 'clarifier'.
- Explain the working principle of centrifugal separators.
- Compare and contrast the differences between a purifier and a clarifier.
- Maintenance and operations personnel in the oil and gas industry
- Technicians and mechanics responsible for fuel system maintenance in the aviation industry
- Environmental and safety personnel responsible for managing fuel systems and equipment
- Students pursuing degrees in mechanical engineering or related fields
- Professionals seeking to expand their knowledge in fuel purification technology
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Course Overview1 lesson00:01:28Course Overview00:01:28
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Introduction1 lesson00:02:25Welcome00:02:25
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Theory3 lessons00:13:19Centrifugal Separation00:09:33Purifiers & Clarifiers00:03:46Theory Quiz11 Quiz
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Operation and Parts8 lessons00:53:56Fuel System Example00:09:34Purifier Fluids and Solids00:04:30Internal Parts00:06:47Drive Train00:02:46Flows In and Out00:10:52Exterior Parts00:06:28How Purifiers Work00:12:59Operation and Parts Quiz13 Quiz
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Purifier Maintenance2 lessons00:05:34Maintenance00:05:34Purifier Maintenance Quiz1 Quiz
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Final Thoughts2 lessons00:04:11Final Thoughts00:04:11Final Quiz25 Quiz
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Course Duration1.5 hours
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Course LevelIntermediate
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LanguageEnglish
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Access on all devices
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Quiz
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