Innovation in marine lube oil treatment: GEA presents new ecomarine Separator at SMM 2024

GEA, a leading global supplier of innovative solutions for the maritime industries, is presenting the new ecomarine Separator at SMM 2024 from September 3 to 6 in Hamburg, Germany. The name "eco" reflects both its economic benefits for customers and its eco-friendly impact on the environment.  The manually cleaned separator offers advantages, such as lower energy consumption and reduced operating costs (OPEX), 24/7/365 operation, and a compact design that requires minimal installation space. The GEA ecomarine Separator is easy to install and maintain and does not require extensive automation.

80 percent less disposal and up to 50 percent less operating costs with continuous water separation

The GEA ecomarine separator offers significant savings in energy costs. Compared to traditional filter options, operating costs (OPEX) can be reduced by up to 50 percent. In addition, energy consumption is significantly reduced by using the ecomarine Separator: with a power consumption of only one to two kW per unit, it is an energy-efficient solution for customers. In addition, a low separation temperature ensures a further reduction in overall energy consumption and significantly improves the carbon intensity indicator (CII).

Another advantage of the new GEA ecomarine Separator is its lower disposal costs. They are up to 80 percent lower compared to traditional filter options. In addition, the GEA ecomarine Separator provides continues and unlimited water treatment, unlike conventional filters that are subject to limitations. As the ecomarine Separator does not produce any contaminated waste, the costs for disposal are significantly lower. This not only helps to reduce costs, but also contributes to sustainability.

Easy installation and maintenance of the GEA ecomarine Separator

The GEA ecomarine Separator is easy to install and maintain. With its direct drive integration and 360° accessibility, the ecomarine Separator delivers superior performance per unit area, surpassing traditional filter technologies. The automation system is simple and robust. No process water connections or sludge tank connections are required. Only individual seals need to be replaced during maintenance. Maintenance of the drive is simplified by an exchange process, which is covered by an extended GEA warranty of two years or 16,000 operating hours, whichever comes first. Cleaning the bowl is also quick and easy for the ship's crew. GEA separation technology handles high water loads in lube oil without the risk of clogging, eliminating the frequent need for replacing and disposing of filter cartridges, a common issue with traditional filter systems.

Space is valuable on board ships: GEA ecomarine Separator saves space and is efficient

The GEA ecomarine Separator’s compact design and small footprint minimize installation space on board and reduce the need for spare parts in the ship's inventory.  In contrast to filters that require replacement cartridges in the inventory and additional storage for used ones, the ecomarine Separator minimizes onboard space requirements.