Oil Field Applications

Oil change costs for oil rigs can vary depending on whether the rig is land or water-based. Performing an oil change is extremely expensive in either environment, but when the change is done on an ocean-based rig, extreme care has to be exercised.

Careful planning is necessary to ensure the old, used oil is safely taken off the rig and sent back to land. On the water-based rigs, the two main concerns are water pollution and equipment downtime. Oil drilling companies cannot afford to have drilling equipment down for even a few minutes as lost drilling time means lost money. Also, operating in these extreme conditions and environments can lead to costly engine overhauls due to engine wear caused by contaminated oil. The Kleenoil Filtration System, however, is the answer you are looking for to keep you equipment up and running.

Key Benefits of the Kleenoil Filtration System for Oil Field Applications

  • Extends oil drain intervals.
  • Reduces new oil purchases.
  • Maintains oil viscosity.
  • Decreases sludge and varnish deposits.
  • Reduces operational costs.
  • Reduces depreciation costs.
  • Reduces oil disposal fees.
  • Reduces downtime and maintenance requirements.
  • Protects the environment.
  • Virtually eliminates engine wear.
  • Removes 99.95% of all water from oil.
  • Removes all wear causing particles down to 1 micron in size.
  • Maintains additive package components in oil.

Recommendations for Use

The Kleenoil Filtration System will be a valuable addition to oil field equipment if:

  • You put a lot of hours into your drilling rig equipment.
  • You would like to save a large amount of money on oil changes by extending drain intervals. You could save as much as 90 percent over your previous oil maintenance schedule.
  • You need to reduce downtime as much as possible.
  • You simply want the ultimate in protection for your equipment and you want to maximize the life of the engines, hydraulic systems, or transmissions on your drilling equipment.

Kleenoil Filtration Unit Specifications Table

Heavy Duty Filtration Unit Super Duty Filtration Unit
Unit Cartridge Unit Cartridge
Code Number KU50/9778 KF50/1878 KU85/9788 KF85/1888
Engine Sump Capacity Up to 50 Litres Up to 85 Litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity Up to 757 Litres Up to 1514 Liters
Water Retention <0.05% .45 Litres .98 Litres
Height 16.5 cm 10.16 cm 17.15 cm 10.16 cm
Diameter 16.5 cm 14.61 cm 22.23 cm 19.69 cm
Type of Usage Regular Engines, Hydraulic Systems, Diesel Fuel Filtration Larger Engines, Hydraulic Systems, Diesel Fuel Filtration
Pressures Maximum rating of 10 bar. Lid torque is 15ft lbs.
Oil Flow Rate Output levels are dependent on the viscosity, temperature, and degree of contamination and oil pressure. (Guide for SAE 15W40 oil at 158 degrees F and 60psi, the flow rate would be 0.55 gpm to 0.81 gpm)
Operating Temperatures Within operating specifications of engine, gear, and hydraulic oils.
Filtration Level Particulate contamination in accordance with BS 5540 part 4: 1981 and ISO/DIS 4406. ISO 14/9 equivalent to NAS 1638 class 6 – hydraulic oil specification.
Castings Constructed of aluminum to BS 1490 (M) Subjected to batch and individual testing.