“A filtration system which eliminates oil mist from the exhaust air, thereby creating a cleaner and safer environment.”
Oil mist separators are an important component used for the extraction and filtration of oil mist. Typically, they are used for large-scale compressors, gas and steam turbines, as well as generators and other equipment with oil systems. Oil mist eliminators ensure clean, oil-free exhaust air.
As particles are removed, what left behind is clean uncontaminated oil.
An oil mist separator operates by using the coalescing effect inside a filtering unit. Oil-laden air is led into the filer by way of vacuum. A side channel vacuum pump creates the suction which can be adjusted manually via an additional air valve.
The air flows through the inlet tube then onto the cavity, then through the filter house. Once here, the fine oil droplets join with larger droplets and are retained in the fibers. The oil droplets in the air stream are led through a series of microfiber cartridges which make up the oil mist separator.
As the oil-laden air travels this “obstacle course”, the considerably heavier and larger oil particles get trapped and compressed. They are then separated from the main air stream. As they collect on the separator walls, they are pulled by gravity down the shaft and into a reservoir in the bottom of the filtering tunnel.
Once collected, the oil is sent back to the lubricant oil tank to be reused. As a result of oil mist filter application, the oil fumes are prevented from being released into the atmosphere where they would act as a pollutant. Additionally, the loss of valuable lubrication oil is minimized, resulting in a far more efficient operation as it will need to be replenished far less frequently.
How an Oil Mist Separator Works
Oil mist separators operate on the
- Air Intake – Oil-laden exhaust air is drawn into the separator through a vacuum created by a side channel pump. The suction can be manually adjusted for system requirements.
- Filtration Process – The contaminated air passes through a series of microfiber filter cartridges. Fine oil droplets collide with fibers, merge into larger droplets, and are trapped within the filter.
- Oil Collection – Larger droplets condense, fall by gravity into a reservoir, and are directed back into the lubrication oil tank for reuse.
- Clean Air Release – The cleaned, oil-free air is discharged into the atmosphere, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
This closed-loop design significantly reduces oil loss, lowers operational costs, and minimizes air pollution.
Benefits of Using Oil Mist Separators in Manufacturing
Implementing an oil mist separator provides multiple advantages for manufacturing plants:
- Cleaner exhaust air – Prevents oil mist emissions, ensuring safe and compliant operations.
- Oil recovery & reuse – Nearly 100% of lubrication oil is captured and returned, reducing waste and cost.
- Environmental protection – Eliminates harmful oil pollutants from being released into the air.
- Equipment protection – Prevents oil mist deposits from damaging downstream machinery.
- Operational efficiency – Reduces maintenance needs and extends equipment service life.
- Regulatory compliance – Meets or exceeds federal and international environmental standards.
Finally, the release of oil is not only an ecological concern but a matter or equipment safety.
If allowed into the air, oil fumes may damage downstream equipment and make your operation unsafe and inefficient.
Kimre’s Oil Mist Separator Technology
Kimre Oil Mist Filter Technology Fills And Exceeds All Safe Operation Requirements:
- Maintaining constant vacuum throughout the lubrication system
- Oil mist filter is highly efficient
- Perfect retention of lubricant oil chemical composition
- Nearly a hundred percent retention rate of reusable lube oil
- Perfect compliance with federal environmental regulations
- Clean, safe and dry exhaust air on the vent output
Each of our oil and gas separator process systems is implemented as an individual design, made to be integrated with your existing systems and machinery. We work in close with your specifications and the needs of your facility.
Why Oil Mist Separators Are Essential in Modern Manufacturing
Without proper filtration, oil mist emissions can:
- Contaminate the workplace atmosphere, creating health and safety hazards
- Damage critical downstream equipment, leading to costly repairs and downtime
- Violate environmental compliance regulations, exposing businesses to fines
By investing in an advanced oil mist separator, manufacturing plants ensure safety, efficiency, and sustainability across operations.
The result is an extremely efficient oil mist separator system that can be implemented and serviced with ease, increasing your operation’s safety and overall efficiency.
Get Expert Support for Your Facility
If you’re exploring how an oil mist separator system can benefit your operation, our engineers at Kimre can help. We provide:
- System design tailored to your plant’s needs
- Integration with existing compressors, turbines, or generators
- Ongoing technical support and servicing
Feel free to contact us for more details about the possible ways to implement our oil mist separator system to benefit your specific operation.
