Sustainability and Innovation in Navigation: How Green Oil Standard Revolutionizes Oil and Fuel Filtration
The quality of oils and fuels is crucial for the longevity and efficiency of ship engines and systems, but it is often compromised by impurities and water. This issue not only reduces performance but also increases the risk of damage. Given this scenario, the importance of filtering oils and fuels is undeniable, though traditional filtration methods, such as centrifugal separators, involve significant environmental impacts and costs.
To address these challenges, Mistral Marine Solutions, an expert in naval sector solutions, has long partnered with Green Oil Standard, a Danish company that produces oil and fuel filters based on an innovative and sustainable approach. These filters use sheep’s wool, a natural and renewable material, to absorb impurities such as metallic particles and to remove most of the water present in oils and fuels.
The design of the Green Oil Standard filter consists of a cylindrical cartridge containing discs of sheep’s wool of various densities, placed inside a metal container equipped with valves and gauges. This system operates by gravity, without the need for pumps or additional mechanisms, thus simplifying the filtration process: the oil, entering from the top, passes through the sheep’s wool which retains the impurities and water, allowing only the purified oil to exit from the bottom for use.
The Green Oil Standard filter offers numerous benefits over traditional filtration techniques. It is first and foremost eco-friendly, thanks to the use of natural and renewable materials, contributing to reducing the environmental impact. This system not only decreases energy consumption, thus reducing the operating costs of vessels, but is also economically advantageous due to its low purchase and maintenance costs, while simultaneously reducing the margin for human error.
Thanks to these features, the Green Oil Standard filter proves to be an ideal solution for ships aiming to improve the quality of their oils and fuels. Mistral Marine Solutions offers various capacities of Green Oil Standard filters, adaptable to the specific filtration needs of each ship, and provides personalized consultations for the selection and installation of the filters.
Replacement filters are readily available at Mistral locations, and for temporary contamination situations, portable versions of the filter can be rented, with technical assistance directly on board, thanks to the 24/7 service offered by Mistral Marine Solutions.
