BR-102024018195-A2 - SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS OIL DECONTAMINATION

Abstract

The present invention presents an embedded system and a dialysis process for oils operating in mobile equipment, which perpetuates the effectiveness of these oils through a significant and lasting decontamination previously unknown in this equipment, bringing advantages such as increased lifespan of mechanical components, increased oil lifespan, higher operational efficiency of the equipment, fewer leaks, among others. Alternatively, a single motor can serve several equipment systems, for example, diesel hydraulics and engine, among many others. More specifically, the present invention belongs to the field of fluids that permeate mobile equipment.

Inventors

• JOSÉ ROBERTO PELIZZER
• CLÁUDIO VIEIRA DOS SANTOS
• FERNANDO MARTINIANO VASCONCELOS

Assignees

• ANALUB PURIFICAÇÃO DE LUBRIFICANTES LTDA

Dates

Publication Date

20260317

Application Date

20240904

Claims (11)

1. 1. Continuous oil decontamination system characterized by being mounted on the equipment (1) whose oil is to be decontaminated.
2. 2. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the equipment (1) is mobile.
3. 3. System according to claim 1, characterized by comprising at least one pump (2) and at least one filter (3), such that said pump (2) causes the forced movement of the fluid through the filter (3).
4. 4. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the power source for operating the pump (2) comes from the equipment (1) itself whose oil is to be decontaminated.
5. 5. System according to claim 1, characterized by comprising an alarm device that indicates filter saturation (3) and/or pump stoppage (2).
6. 6. System according to claim 1, characterized by operating independently of the operation of equipment (1), such that the shutdown of the system does not compromise the operation of equipment (1).
7. 7. Continuous oil decontamination process characterized by comprising at least the steps of: a. diverting at least part of the oil flow from a piece of equipment (1) whose oil is to be decontaminated; b. pumping, by means of at least one pump (2), this oil through at least one filter (3); and c. returning the filtered oil to the equipment (1); wherein the steps are performed by means of a system embedded in the equipment (1) itself.
8. 8. Process, according to claim 7, characterized in that it is carried out in a mobile device (1).
9. 9. Process, according to claim 7, characterized in that the energy source for operating the pump (2) comes from the equipment (1) itself whose oil is to be decontaminated.
10. 10. Process, according to claim 7, characterized by comprising a stage for monitoring the conditions of the pump (2) and/or the filter (3), further comprising an alarm device that indicates the saturation of the filter (3) and/or the stoppage of the pump (2).
11. 11. Process, according to claim 7, characterized by operating independently of the operation of the equipment (1), so that the stoppage of any stage of the process does not compromise the operation of the equipment (1).

Description

Field of Invention [0001] This report covers confidential knowledge, information and/or data usable in industry, commerce or service provision, for which the holder requests: the protection established in item XXIX of Article 5 of the Federal Constitution; the maintenance of the legal status of confidentiality/secrecy; the maintenance of the physical status of confidentiality/secrecy for the time period stipulated in Law 9.279/96, Industrial Property Law; and the rights provided for in Article 195 of Law 9.279/96. [0002] The present invention relates to an innovative concept for onboard decontamination of lubricants and fuels. The major difference lies in its installation in mobile equipment, with various forms of energy sources for its propulsion, since this application, in the form of "dialysis," has never been implemented in this equipment. The present invention makes it possible to treat fluid contamination, guaranteeing financial and environmental gains, while also increasing the lifespan of mechanical components and fluids, reducing waste, especially of oils. Furthermore, the gain in combustion efficiency ensures fewer emissions and lower consumption. This translates into: "More precise equipment, with fewer stops for maintenance and refueling." The invention primarily provides gains in productivity, without any interference with the original operating conditions of the equipment. Background of the Invention [0003] The biggest enemy of equipment performance is contamination by the fluids that permeate them. [0004] Performing the role of lubrication, fuel, power transmission, cooling or others, fluids, and especially oils and the components they lubricate, are very sensitive to interference from contaminants that permeate them, whether in their performance or their lifespan. [0005] Among the various contaminants, such as water, varnish, soot, and sludge, solid microparticulates stand out as the main culprit. This is not only due to their aggressiveness, as others can be just as aggressive; however, they are the most prevalent in all systems. They originate from a wide variety of sources: the environment, the system itself (metallic wear caused by the particles themselves), maintenance, handling, and even the new oil delivered by the supplier. [0006] Large, globally recognized corporations are unanimous in their statements: [0007] NORIA - "Oil Analysis I", If we keep the oil below the maximum recommended levels of solid contaminants, we can reduce hydraulic failures by 82%. [0008] SKF - If we effectively control particles smaller than 2 micrometers, the life of bearings will tend towards infinity. [0009] SAE - "PAPER" 71083: By keeping the oil within certain cleanliness standards, the engine will have its life extended by 2 to 3 times. [0010] There are countless citations, literature and “success stories” that corroborate the above. [0011] As one would expect, there are several standards governing solid contamination. They address the distribution of particles in a given volume of oil, quantifying and classifying them according to a range of dimensions, or from predetermined minimum sizes to infinity. The most widely used in the market today are "ISO 4406" and "NAS 1638". [0012] The harmful effects caused by these contaminating agents are numerous, both for mechanical components and for the oil. The excess of solid particulates present in oils causes a distinct range of damage to equipment, to the oil itself, and operational problems such as: Abrasion wear; Erosion wear; Fatigue on metal surfaces; Valve jamming; Seal wear; Increased pressure and heat generation; Hose bursts; Leaks in seals; Lubricant degeneration; Premature filter saturation; Increased energy consumption; Failure and slowness in controls; and Imprecise movements. [0013] The most commonly known harmful effects are: [0014] Abrasion wear: when the particle is lodged between two surfaces in relative motion, generating interference; [0015] Wear by erosion: when at high speed the particles pass by eroding surfaces such as: injector nozzles, valve seats, among others; [0016] Fatigue wear: when lodged between two surfaces that are compressed against each other, such as gear teeth. [0017] The particles obey a cause/effect correlation. When it acts generating the aforementioned damage, the portion that was removed from the metal is one or more new particles, which immediately begin to act as elements causing new wear, and thus this increases exponentially. [0018] Valve jamming is the term used to refer to the lodging of these debris in the valve body. This can cause a jamming, leading to a system shutdown, or a partial jamming, hindering the passage of oil and consequently the movement of the mechanical system. [0019] In the second case, the consequence is slowness and/or imprecision in movements. In addition to the loss of productivity, there are the consequences of increased energy consumption (fuel), resulting from the equipment's efforts to p