Diesel Fuel Filtration Systems
Water contamination in fuel is the primary cause of engine failure. If left untreated, water contamination can lead to microbial growth and cause corrosion to fuel systems and holding tanks. An effective fuel/water separator eliminates the potential for engine failure due to water contamination. Fuel/water separators can help meet the requirements for cleaner diesel fuels (MDO – marine diesel oil). Whether the application requires inline diesel fuel filtration during transfer or offline diesel fuel filtration of the fuel tank, Separator Spares & Equipment has the solutions. We provide diesel fuel filtration systems for a wide range of flow rates.
Better diesel fuel filtration is the answer!
Diesel fuel is at risk of contamination from the refinery to the point of use. Proper diesel fuel filtration and bulk fuel purification must include solid contaminants and water removal. Diesel fuel can become contaminated with dirt, dust, bacteria, algae, grit, rust, and water. Diesel fuel is corrosive and can enhance the rusting process. Sand, dirt, dust, and water contamination can enter storage tanks through unprotected vents and gaps. These harmful contaminants can clog fuel injectors and cause wear and tear on the diesel fuel systems and holding tanks. Prevention is the best way to protect diesel fuel from contaminants, but even the best systems require additional help.
Fuel filters are essential for any fuel system, not just diesel fuels. However, fuel filters are especially important in diesel systems because of the increased viscosity of diesel fuel compared to gasoline. Diesel fuel can often contain more contaminated particles that can lead to damaging the injection pump. A better diesel fuel filtration system is the answer. If you want to reduce unplanned downtime and maximize the fuel efficiency of your diesel engines, the best possible solution is to install a diesel fuel filtration system immediately. Separator Spares & Equipment offers many diesel fuel polishing and filtration solutions.
Kaydon Fuel Coalescer/Separator Vessel
The Kaydon Filtration 121A and Kaydon Filtration 851E series are diesel fuel/water separation and filtration vessels that utilize coalescing technology to separate water from diesel fuel. This fuel-purifying technology protects the fuel injection systems (fuel injection pump), keeping diesel-powered engines in service. In addition to water removal, the coalescer provides a particulate filtration layer to remove harmful particulates, remove harmful contaminants, and protect the coalescing stage. Kaydon’s coalescing technology enables clean fuel delivery and prevents premature replacement of expensive components and revenue loss from equipment downtime resulting from contaminated fuel.
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Kaydon 121A Diesel Fuel #2/Water Separators
The Kaydon 121A diesel fuel/water separator vessel is an industrial diesel fuel #2 filter vessel that utilizes Kaydon Filtration coalescing technology and particulate removal capabilities. The Kaydon 121A removes damaging water and captures destructive particulates. Optionally, the Kaydon 121A can be configured with either wall or floor mounting and a differential pressure gauge.
Kaydon 851E Diesel Fuel/Water Separators Series
The Kaydon 851E fuel/water separator vessel series are industrial diesel fuel (diesel fuel grade #1, diesel fuel grade #2) vessels that utilize Kaydon Filtration coalescing technology and particulate removal capabilities. This fuel oil filtration system will remove damaging water and capture destructive particulates. The Kaydon 851E fuel/water separator vessel series has a particulate performance rating of ISO Cleanliness Code < 18/16/13 and a diesel fuel water removal of less than 130 ppm.
The Kaydon 851E fuel/water separator system protects the fuel injection system and removes the burden of contamination control from the on-engine fuel filters. It offers clean fuel delivery, preventing premature component replacement and revenue loss from equipment downtime resulting from contaminated fuel. The Kaydon 851E series of fuel/water separator vessels can be configured with various options, such as an automatic water drain, automatic air release, differential pressure gauge, and pressure relief valve.
| Model Numbers: |
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| Kaydon 851E-3 |
| Kaydon 851E-5 |
| Kaydon 851E-10 |
| Kaydon 851E-16 |
How does the Kaydon 851E Diesel Fuel/Water Separator work?
What are the most common problems with backup diesel generators?
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- Fuel Contamination (water, dirt, dust, rust, grit, sediment, microbiological growth)
- Lack of Fuel Maintenance (poor storage, insufficient filtration, infrequent fuel testing)
- Improper Maintenance and Insufficient Testing
- Overloading and Insufficient Capacity
- Battery and Starting System Problems
- Fuel System Issues (blockages, leaks, fuel pump failure, injector failure, etc.)
- Cooling System Failures
- Lubrication System Problems
- Electrical System Failures
- Lack of Maintenance Planning (neglect of fuel purification system)
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Fuel Purification Skid Assemblies & Systems
The Kaydon FC systems are diesel fuel particulate filtration and water separation systems. The larger Kaydon fuel conditioning systems are designed for installation in high flow-rate fuel transfer lines, and the smaller Kaydon fuel conditioning systems are designed for fuel purification during fuel transfer operations or for the circulation/purification of a diesel fuel tank. This technology is available in two (2) system configurations: (1) inline for single-pass filtration during fuel distribution or transfer or (2) recirculation for fuel storage tanks. The Kaydon FC systems are ruggedly designed for use in areas such as mining, marine, emergency backup power, agriculture, construction, or anywhere diesel fuel is transferred and stored.
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While on-engine filtration is necessary, installing bulk fuel conditioning assemblies is always a wise investment. Diesel fuel filtration assemblies guarantee that the maximum amount of debris is kept from entering the engine fuel system, which could easily overwhelm the minimal capacity of the on-engine diesel fuel filters. Diesel fuel contamination eventually leads to emergency shutdowns, increased operating and maintenance total costs, and shortened engine design lifecycles.
Kaydon One-Pass Diesel Fuel Purification System
The Kaydon FC diesel fuel purification system can handle substantially higher flow rates than traditional fuel/water separators in the same size assembly. Contamination begins when diesel fuel #2 leaves the refinery and begins its journey to its destination. Dirt, dust, grit, water, and other debris find their way into the fuel as it is transported and stored. If unchecked, contamination can lead to excessive wear, unplanned downtime, or even damage to expensive diesel-powered equipment. Modern diesel engines require clean and dry fuel to run smoothly and reliably. High-pressure injectors and close tolerance components leave little tolerance for contaminated fuels.
The Kaydon Filtration fuel purification One-Pass Fuel Conditioning (FC) systems assure that #2 diesel fuels, including those with additive packages and blended biodiesel up to B20, are clean and water-free and exceed the latest ASTM D975 Diesel Fuel #2 Specification.
Kaydon Fuel Conditioning
In industrial applications (mining, construction, marine, power generation, agriculture, combustion turbine fuel forwarding, or anywhere diesel fuel is transferred or stored), the Kaydon FC Series removes water and particulates from your diesel fuel. Placed in series with your fuel flow line or recirculating a fuel storage tank, the Kaydon One-Pass FC multi-stage conditioning process removes dirt, debris, and water before the fuel is dispensed into diesel engine fuel tanks.
The Kaydon One-Pass FC systems can handle substantially higher flow rates than traditional fuel/water separators in the same size assembly using the Kaydon Filtration CI3510-P (P/N C220052) or CI3520-P (P/N C220049) coalescer elements. Kaydon coalescer elements can be used in diesel fuel #2, and biodiesel blends up to B20. (Reference the CI35XXP series datasheet for full specifications and performance details.) The Kaydon One-Pass diesel fuel filtration systems have a wide array of options.
Kaydon Bulk Diesel Fuel Purification
The Kaydon Filtration bulk diesel fuel purification skid assemblies can be integrated into the fuel transfer pipeline to reduce harmful particulates and prevent damaging water from entering mobile equipment fuel tanks. Reducing the amount of contamination entering the fuel tank reduces the fuel filtration and water removal burden for the on-engine filters. Free-breathing bulk storage tanks, high humidity, and deliveries by pipeline, tank truck, or marine barges allow water to enter and accumulate in diesel fuel storage tanks.
Over time, water settles out of the diesel fuel through natural separation and gathers in the low sump areas of fuel storage tanks. To preserve the diesel fuel’s quality, harmful contaminants, harmful particulates, and water must be removed from the fuel transfer pipeline without mixing them back into the contents. The Kaydon bulk diesel fuel filtration system is designed to remove particulates and water. The Kaydon bulk diesel filtration skid can be assembled with a filtration vessel and a fuel/water separator vessel.
| Recommendations¹ | Maximum Diesel Fuel Rate |
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| Kaydon FC-3-S2-001 | 60 GPM / 227 LPM |
| Kaydon FC-5-S2-001 | 100 / 379 |
| Kaydon FC-7-S2-001 | 200 / 757 |
| Kaydon FC-9-S2-001 | 300 / 1136 |
¹ Using Kaydon KM-2 filtration element media or use in applications not exceeding 150 psig (10.5 kg/cm2) operating pressure.
Adding bulk fuel conditioning equipment makes diesel fuel much cleaner, protecting critical and sensitive diesel engine components like control valves and fuel injectors. Bulk fuel tanks can also be kept free of water with continuous fuel tank circulation (kidney loop system) and conditioning systems.
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Kaydon Fuel Filter Elements
For more than 80+ years, Kaydon Filtration has provided state-of-the-art filtration technology for lube oil, hydraulic oil, diesel fuel, and other hydrocarbon fluids. The multi-layered design of the Kaydon filter elements delivers exceptional particle retention and extended element life. Kaydon’s filtration, coalescer, and water-absorbing elements are designed to help meet the expected fuel life while combining performance and low cost-effectiveness.
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Kaydon CI-3520 and Kaydon CI-35XXP Fuel Coalescer Element Series
The Kaydon Filtration CI coalescer element series is used for water separation and the filtration of diesel fuels #1 and #2. The Kaydon CI coalescer elements, along with a Kaydon Filtration separator element, provide a high degree of water removal and particle filtration. The Kaydon CI coalescer elements offer a simple and efficient solution for diesel fuel conditioning. The Kaydon CI-35XXP family of elements is a patented design utilizing multiple types of fiberglass in a pleated construction. Flow rates and efficiencies are increased over traditional fuel coalescers with the Kaydon CI-3510P, Kaydon CI-3520P, and Kaydon CI-3540P design.
Kaydon Fuel Filter Elements
Kaydon Filtration separator elements are used for critical fuel filtration applications. The separator elements have exceptional water removal efficiency with an inside-out flow, preventing water droplets from passing downstream. Kaydon separator elements are designed and constructed with unique hydrophobic materials to provide a water barrier coalesced with Kaydon Filtration CI coalescer elements. When the Kaydon separator elements are coupled with Kaydon CI coalescer elements, water concentration levels below 130 ppm (total water) are possible in diesel fuel. Kaydon separator elements provide an effective lifecycle total cost that offers a beneficial solution for fuel applications. Factors such as element life, fuel cleanliness levels, equipment reliability, and reduction of fuel-related failures all contribute to credible savings and productivity.
Diesel Fuel Filtration | We provide the right diesel fuel filtration solution for your application!
Regular maintenance is essential to keeping your oil and fuel conditioning systems operating at peak performance. We provide advanced diesel fuel filtration products and services. Separator Spares & Equipment offers onsite service help to extend system life by helping your maintenance team replace filter elements and vessel lid seals, verify system operation, and offer troubleshooting advice. We will help keep your diesel fuel filtration system up and running. To learn more about Kaydon diesel fuel filtration solutions, visit KaydonFiltration.com or contact Separator Spares & Equipment. Separator Spares & Equipment is committed to driving excellence in reliability. Safeguard your fuel system with diesel fuel filtration solutions from Separator Spares & Equipment.
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Contact Separtor Spares & Equipment for your Facet and Kaydon fuel filter elements. Separator Spares & Equipment is an Authorized Facet Filtration Distributor and an Authorized Kaydon Filtration Distributor. This strategic partnership strengthens the company’s ability to deliver high-quality oil filtration solutions to customers across the maritime, oil & gas, power generation, and industrial sectors.
Separator Spares & Equipment brings fluid contamination problems under control. Let us help you keep your equipment’s maintenance schedule on track while maximizing uptime across your entire operation. Need replacement fuel filter elements? Visit our oil filter spare parts webpage to learn more about our complete oil filtration scope of supply, including Fleetguard fuel filters.
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