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HFO Purifier - Throughput

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HFO separator throughput from engine consumption + purifier efficiency - undersized purifier → poor fuel oil quality.

Formula

$$ \dot V_{req} = \dot V_{fuel} / \eta $$

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SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$η$Purifier efficiency-Alfa Laval curves

Sources

  • Alfa Laval Separator Handbook.