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Oil Universal) and HEEO (Heavy Duty Engine Oil) finished product respectively has been achieved in half an hour start to finish – as shown in the table below.
blending approaches is also possible by the physical footprint it occupies, for example just 180cm long by 20cm wide is possible. Combined with the lower finished fluid holdings, blenders will be able to utilise their space in a more convenient manner.
Example QC passing blends showing volumes and required times in minutes
This improved speed of blending enables for a more targeted deployment of raw materials due to the very low minimum blend quantities (603kgs of 10w-50 Passenger Car Motor Oil has been produced with this equipment). This also allows users to operate in a more just in time manner, with less finished fluid stock holding occupying space on site.
The ability to free up space on site with newer
Specifically, on the ultrasound blending equipment its small size also means it can be configured in differing ways, as is evident at various existing blend sites. Examples include equipment being operated individually and moved between circulating tanks, multiple units used individually but set up with dedicated tanks for high volume runs, and multiple placed in series for even higher MT/hour capabilities – the higher MT/hour in this case is due to repeated exposure to the ultrasound per circulation (as opposed to the once when used singularly).
Throughout the deployment of this technology, the biggest hurdle has been that of acceptance of change to blending methods. This is hardly surprising given without effective blending infrastructures companies would be unable to produce, but the introduction of viable alternative options such as ultrasound and industry’s drive towards carbon neutrality will help see this overcome.
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