INNIO Waukesha Microspin Centrifuge
Waukesha Microspin Centrifuge
INNIO Waukesha offers two (2) different types of bypass filtration systems: the replacement cartridge type and the Waukesha Microspin centrifuge. Waukesha offers the Microspin system as a kit for all INNIO Waukesha engines. The Waukesha Microspin centrifuge filter is an oil pressure driven centrifuge bypass oil filtration system.
Microspin Oil Filtration
The Microspin oil filtration centrifuge is designed to extend oil change intervals. Microspin bypass centrifuge filters are engine mounted. The engine’s oil pressure drives the bypass filter, which creates a spinning action from the internal turbine assembly, developing a force that exceeds 2000 g-force (gravitational force). The MicroSpin centrifugal oil filter utilizes the centrifugal force generated by spinning the rotor to separate solid impurities, causing them to compact against the outer walls of the centrifuge rotor. The Microspin bypass filter utilizes the cleaning capabilities of a centrifuge. The bypass centrifuge will remove contamination as small as 0.5 microns.
The Microspin centrifuge, in conjunction with Waukesha supplied oil filtration components, will remove spent additives and other byproducts of combustion. This will allow for an increase in scheduled oil drains and an increase in oil filter element change intervals. It is recommended that oil analysis be used to determine when condemning limits are reached within the lubrication oil.
Microspin Cleanable Oil Filtering System
INNIO Waukesha offers a cleanable Microspin lubrication oil filtration system. The Microspin oil filtration system consists of two (2) major components: a Waukesha Microspin centrifugal oil filter using a removable paper insert and cleanable oil filter elements. The Microspin system’s cleanable oil filter elements are installed in the existing engine oil filtration canisters. The cleanable oil filter elements remove particles as small as 25 microns. The Microspin centrifuge is installed as a bypass system, working in conjunction with the cleanable oil filter elements. The Mirospin cleanable oil filtering system is more environmentally friendly than systems that utilize disposable oil filter elements. Cleaning the oil filter elements eliminates the expense of replacement filter elements and the cost of hazardous waste disposal.
The Waukesha Microspin bypass filter is available in two sizes. The P/N 489189 is designed for all Waukesha “VEE” model VGF, all Waukesha VHPs, and Waukesha AT engines. The smaller Microspin centrifuge P/N 489300 for Waukesha VGF (Inline), Waukesha F817G, and Waukesha F1197G engines. The smaller Microspin bypass filter has all the same advantages; it is only in a smaller size for the smaller Waukesha engines. The Waukesha F1197G engine applications are for 1200 rpm and above only. The Waukesha F817G engine applications are for 900 rpm and above only. The Waukesha Microspin centrifuge P/N 214105 is designed for bottom drain applications. This centrifuge is utilized on the Waukesha L5774LT, Waukesha L5794GSI, Waukesha L5794LT, and Waukesha L7044GSI engines.
When servicing the Waukesha Microspin centrifuge, the maximum sludge buildup on the centrifuge paper insert is 19.05 mm (0.75 in). Documenting the amount of contaminant buildup will help in establishing a cleaning interval. Under normal operating conditions, the Waukesha Microspin centrifuge should be cleaned and its paper insert removed at every scheduled oil change or as experience dictates. The oil supply valve must be shut off before servicing the Waukesha Microspin centrifuge filter. It is recommended to allow two (2) minutes before proceeding with servicing the Microspin centrifuge filter to allow the centrifuge rotor to stop spinning and the oil pressure to drop to zero (0).
Upgrade your Waukesha Microspin centrifuge with the IOW Group centrifuge filter!
The quality of oil filtration will directly affect the engine component life. Depending on the model of your Microspin centrifuge, the IOW Group bypass centrifuge filter is a drop-in replacement for Waukesha’s Microspin bypass centrifuge filter. The IOW Group centrifuge filter is a modernized design from the traditional bypass centrifugal filter, containing patent-protected features only available with an IOW Group centrifuge filter. Thanks to the improved design, there is no chance of cross-contamination between the dirty and cleaned oil. Ensuring that all contaminants removed are contained within the centrifuge bowl and are ready for disposal.
IOW Group Engine-Mounted Centrifuge
The IOW Group engine-mounted centrifuge is the market leader in separation efficiency and control. The IOW Group bypass filter is considered the most efficient and reliable form of bypass filtration. By efficiently removing more harmful contaminants from your lubrication oil than any other centrifuge filter in the world, these newly designed centrifuge filters can have a huge impact on the INNIO Waukesha engine lifespan, oil change intervals, as well as many other long-term benefits within your organization. The patented IOW Group centrifuge filters are supplied with sludge monitoring systems (separator control units) as standard and unique bowl disc technology that is only available with an IOW Group engine-mounted centrifuge.
Bowl Disc Technology
The IOW centrifuge filter range is the smallest of its kind to utilize bowl disc technology. The central bowl disc stack provides a greater surface area for fast and finer separation. The bowl disc stack also assists in delivering the larger particulate to the outer centrifuge bowl wall and forces even the smallest particles out of the oil. The bowl disc inside a centrifuge filter increases the separation efficiency by removing even more contaminants.
Remote Monitoring
One of the IOW centrifuge filter’s most innovative and revolutionary features is the choice of CentriClean remote monitoring units (SCUs). The external remote monitors allow operators to access data regarding the centrifuge filter; this is not available with any other product. It gives the ability to measure the centrifuge filter performance, set alarms based on various factors, and give insight into when service is required. The CentriClean SCU0003 model provides this data via the CentriClean App, meaning information is immediate and easily available. The CentriClean SCU0002 has data available immediately on the front screen. By providing this data, manhours spent on the centrifuge filter are reduced due to having access to this precious data.
Combining all these features makes the IOW centrifuge filter range 150% more efficient than any other available product. The IOW centrifuge filter can give you a competitive edge within your industry.
The increased benefits of the IOW Group engine-mounted centrifuges are:
– Reduction in engine wear
– Reduction in the use of lubricating oil
– Saves manhours in cleaning
– Reduced waste disposal costs
– Simple to operate and maintain
– Extends service intervals
– Extends the life of primary filters
– Capital cost investment returned quickly
– Environmentally friendly
– Bolt-on/bolt-off for existing installations
Case Study: IOW Group vs. Waukesha Microspin
Dresser Waukesha 7042GSI Centrifugal Oil Filter
A power plant with Dresser Waukesha 7042GSI engines sought to enhance the retention of engine sludge, thereby extending oil and filter intervals, while also reducing the ISO cleaning code. This would protect the engine from wear, increase engine reliability, and minimize downtime.
IOW Group MP200 centrifuge replaced the Microspin engine-mounted centrifuge
The IOW MP200 centrifuge filter replaced the original Waukesha Microspin centrifuge. At the time of installation, the IOW MP200 centrifuge, with an oil pressure of 4 bar, rotates at 5,244 rpm. The speed of the replaced Waukesha Microspin centrifuge is unknown, as there is no way to measure the Microspin’s centrifuge performance.
Before the 2000 run hours, an interval oil analysis sampling was completed to be able to compare the impacts of the IOW MP200 centrifuge filter. Initially, the IOW MP200 centrifuge filter removed 260g in 504 running hours and then ~1.5kg in 2000 running hours. The IOW MP200 centrifuge filter showed a small increase in viscosity (15.7 cSt) compared to the original Microspin centrifuge supplied with the Waukesha engine (17.3 cSt). With improved dirt removal, the insoluble levels (soot) were controlled at 0.5%, which was a 17% improvement.
With the Waukesha Microspin centrifuge, the ISO oil cleanliness code was 19/19/16. By simply replacing the old technology of the Waukesha Microspin centrifuge with the new technology of the IOW Group centrifuge, the ISO oil cleanliness code improved to 17/16/14.
By removing more insoluble matter from the lubricating oil, the customer improved the viscosity and the oil condition, which improved engine efficiency and reduced engine wear. Clean lubricating oil maximizes the equipment’s lifespan. According to Noria’s Life Extension Table, reducing the ISO code by two (2) bands indicates a 60% increase in engine reliability.
Run Cleaner, Run Stronger with IOW Group Centrifuges!
Whether your INNIO Waukesha engine is working in a landfill and wastewater treatment facility, data center, commercial or industrial building, oil and gas, power generation, or maritime application, there’s an opportunity to increase your uptime with IOW Group’s centrifuge filters. For most industries, downtime is the enemy. IOW Group engine-mounted centrifuges will help you increase the reliability of your equipment and keep your operation on schedule.
Cut your filter usage and increase your uptime!
IOW Group is the new standard in bypass centrifuge filtration! The IOW bypass filters come standard with bowl disc technology and external monitoring for greater separation efficiency. The IOW bypass filter allows you to maximize performance, extend maintenance intervals, and reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) for INNIO Waukesha engines. To learn more, visit our IOW Group engine mounted centrifuge webpage.
Improved Sustainability!
Waukesha F3524 Centrifugal Oil Filter
If your Waukesha F3524 bypass lubrication oil filtration system has a Microspin centrifuge, now is the time to upgrade and replace the old technology of the Microspin centrifuge with the new technology of the IOW MP200 centrifuge. Both centrifuges are installed as a bypass system working in conjunction with the oil filter elements. While both centrifuges have cleaning capabilities, the IOW MP200 centrifuge is superior in removing particulate contamination.
The IOW Group centrifuges are pop-in replacements for the Micospin cleanable lube oil filters. The Mirospin bottom drain centrifuge (P/N 214105) has 1/2″ NPT oil inlet threads and M12 fixing holes. The IOW MP20002-27 bottom drain centrifuge has 7/8″ UNF oil inlet threads and 1/2″ UNC fixing holes. The IOW Group bypass filters are more effective at removing spent additives, soot, dirt, and other combustion byproducts.
The quality of the lube oil filtration will directly affect engine component life; therefore, when replacing the Microspin (P/N 214105), it is recommended to replace it with the market-leading centrifugal oil filter, the IOW MP200 centrifuge. The IOW Group bypass filter is the market leader in centrifugal bypass filtration. All IOW Group centrifuge filters come standard with bowl disc technology and external monitoring capabilities. Bowl disc technology increases the separation efficiency by removing even more contaminants. Remote monitoring provides operators with valuable insight into the centrifuge speed and service requirements.
Better Technology = Superior Separation Efficiency = Increased Reliability
INNIO Group is the parent company that owns both the Jenbacher and Waukesha gas engine brands. Both Jenbacher and Waukesha are established names in the field of industrial gas engines, focusing on applications like power generation and gas compression. While operating under the INNIO umbrella, they maintain distinct brand identities. Jenbacher’s primary operations are based in Jenbach, Austria, which also serves as INNIO’s headquarters. Waukesha’s primary operations are located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA.