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Purifier - Separation Temperature

Recommended feed-oil separation temperature vs density - 98 °C for HFO ≥ 991 kg/m³ @ 15 °C.

PurifierTemperatureSeparation
Recommended feed T
95°C
Formula, assumptions, and limits

Alfa Laval / Westfalia: 98 °C for high-density HFO. Higher T → lower viscosity → faster settling. Max 98 °C to avoid fuel degradation / instability.

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SymbolMeaningUnitSource
Density at 15 °Ckg/m³BDN