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AXI is at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show this weekend. Stop by booth 513-514 to see the latest developments and see the new SMART FPS fuel polishing and transfer systems. We also have our new brochure for you to take home, and our fuel experts will be happy to answer any fuel related questions you may have.
AXI will be at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show this week through Nov. 1st. Stop by booth 513-514 to see the latest developments and see the new SMART FPS fuel polishign and transfer systems. We also have our new brochure for you to take home, and our fuel experts will be happy to answer any fuel related questions you may have.
The new SMART FPS FX replaces the older FPS-500 series fuel polishing units by having the same capacity with automated controls.
SMART FPS-FX systems are designed to keep diesel fuel in pristine condition while removing foreign elements such as sludge, water, and biological elements from storage tanks at a rate of 150 gallons per hour, and offer two types of filtration. The SMART FPS FX uses a Separ 2000/40 filtration and water separation, filtering fuel down to 30-10 micron. The FX series fuel polishing and transfer system is also available with Racor 1000 MA filtration and water separation down to 30-10 micron. (SMART FPS- FX-R )
The new systems are equipped with automated programming to simplify the fuel maintenance procedure for the tanks of vessels and generator compartments ensuring constant high-grade fuel quality. For safe operation all SMART FPS systems have automatic pump shut-down and indicators when filter elements require service, high pump vacuum or pressure exists, or water is detected.
FPS-FX systems installed on one or multiple tanks keep the tanks clean and optimize the fuel before transferring it to your day-tank. SMART FPS systems are very cost effective, have a small footprint and are easy to install, operate and maintain.
Opening the valve on the bottom of the separator flushes back the filter and easily drains water and sediment. The ALGAE-X® Fuel Conditioner stabilizes your fuel and prevents the buildup of tank sludge.
Smart FPS FX systems are available with SEPAR, RACOR and FLEETGUARD filters
SMART FPS-LX-F Fuel Polishing & Transfer System with SFC-55 Controller
This powerful new SMART Fuel Polishing &Transfer System was designed to keep diesel fuel in pristine condition while removing foreign elements such as sludge, water and biological elements from storage tanks.
• High Capacity System
• Fully Automated & Programmable
• Compact Design
• Modular “Plug & Play” System
• Four Unique Safety & Alarm Features
• Powder-coated, Corrosion-resistant, Aluminum Back Plate & Spill Tray
• Remote Monitoring Ready
• Stainless Steel Plumbing
The SMART FPS LX-F is designed to handle larger capacity fuel polishing & transfers than the previous SMART FPS systems at 10 gallons per minute or 600 gallons per hour. The SMART FPS-LX-F is equipped with Algae-X’s patented LG-X 3000 fuel conditioner, a Spear 2000/40 water separator that filters fuel at 10 to 30 micron, and a secondary fuel filter that refines the filtered fuel at 3 micron. The larger fuel polishing capacity is processed by a cast iron gear pump with Viton mechanical seals and a built in pressure relief valve.
The LX-F systems are equipped with a new automated control unit, the SFC-55 was designed with expanded PLC overload relay. The SFC-55 controller includes automatic pump shut-down features and indicators when filter elements require service, high pump vacuum and pressure exists, as well as leak detection indicators when water is detected, and are equipped with a programmable timer for easy operation.
If you have any questions about Diesel Fuel Cleaning & Maintenance Systems contact us, and it will be featured on the AXI Fuel blog. Don’t forget a new picture is uploaded everyday to our Twitter Feed and join us on Facebook. All these helpful links are available on our website at Algae-X.net
Tomorrow, Algae-X (AXI) will be represented by Elcome International at the The Dubai International Boat Show 9 – 13 March 2010, at stand ESS-C2-1. If you happen to be in Dubai for the show, stop by booth ESS-C2-1 to see the latest in Fuel Polsihing & Transfer systems, fuel filtration technology, and learn how to store diesel fuel for long term periods. Algae-X is excited to have this partnership with Elcome International, and we are looking forward to the Dubai International Boat Show.
Algae-X will be in attendance for the 12th Annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show in Orlando, Florida tomorrow March 2nd through March 4th. The National Institute for Storage Tank Management is hosting the conference at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando Florida, and Algae-X will be displaying the fuel management technology we use to create self-cleaning fuel tanks. The STS-6000 series systems will be on display as well as our portable FPS Fuel Polishing & Transfer Systems. Learn how to keep you fuel dry, and consistently Clear and Bright with Algae-X automated fuel filtration and polishing systems and Jon Hartman will be giving a presentation on long term fuel storage and fuel maintenance Thursday March 4th.
Today is the last day to visit Algae-X at the Miami International Boat Show. Stop by booth 4071 for great advice on marine fuel, storing fuel for long term periods, top engine performance, and see the latest FPS Fuel Polishing & Transfer systems that are used across the globe. The Algae-X staff at booth 4071 will help you trouble shoot any problems you may have with your boat’s fuel system, and be able to help you prevent problems for your marine vessel in the future.
Earlier this year, Algae-X International came out with a totally new line of Fuel Polishing & Transfer Systems designed and built there in Fort Myers, Florida facilities. By listening to its customers, boat builders and yacht owners alike, Algae-X found out what they wanted to have as an on board fuel optimization package.
The design is modular, so the right system can be chosen for each yacht. Fuel stability in general has not improved in recent years while engines have become much more fuel sensitive. The introduction of ultra low sulfur fuel and the increasing use of bio- fuels have negatively impacted fuel stability and caused a dramatic increase in filter plugging and injection system failures.
The new and innovative SMART FPS systems eliminate & prevent these problems. They eliminate microbial contamination; keep your tanks clean and your fuel in pristine “clear & bright” condition at all times. Traditional fuel treatment focuses on keeping the day tanks clean, but leaves fuel in the bulk tank untreated. With an average 150 running hours for yachts and today’s fuel quality, that constituted an area of opportunity for Algae-X. With their focus on “optimal fuel quality at all times”, they target all tanks on board in order to optimize all fuel and not let fuel degradation advance un- checked in your bulk tanks. Avoiding the well known fuel related engine performance head aches in critical situations as storms, close maneuvering, potentially lower fuel quality at supply points or just being out at sea gives you a com- fort level that really should be so elementary and basic.
The Smart FPS (“Fuel Polishing System”) is available in a number of different configurations, from 300 (DX), 600 (SX), 1.000 (MX), 2.000 (LX) up to 6.000 (XL) liters per hour. The smallest system, Smart FPS-DX runs on 12-24 VDC, the rest on 110-230 VAC. The systems come with either a Racor or a Separ filter/separator, a gear pump and of course with the well known magnetic Fuel Conditioner. From the Smart FPS/MX on up an optional water block fine filter is available. The systems use cast iron heavy duty positive displacement gear pumps, with thermal overload protection on the electric motors for a long system life. The plumbing on the systems is mainly all stainless steel with 37 degree JIC fit- tings, to make for a leak- free operation. The system is mounted on a strong powder coated back plate with drip tray.
All 110-230 VAC systems are fully automated with the SPF-50 Smart Filtration Controller, consisting of a sturdy NEMA approved en- closure measuring 25x 28 x15 cm. A clear front cover protects the controls and alarms and can be closed with a clip. The Siemens Logo inside can be programmed to have the sys- tem run on set times. The status and alarm lights are big enough to read them out across the engine room, or using a remote camera± green means the system is on stand/by, orange that the pump is running and red indicates that a system alarm has occurred. There are built in alarms for high vacuum on the filter- separator, high pressure on the water block fine filter, thermal overload, high water level in the separator and the leak detector in the drip tray. When any of these alarms occur, the alarm sound is heard, the system shuts down and the red light comes on. The actual trigger of the alarm can be read on the display, and after correcting the problem at hand, the system can be put back into action pushing the reset button. On the one had these alarms serve as system protection for the pump, on the other hand they prevent leaks when plumbing or a filter is blocked.
An Algae-X designed water sensor (Watect water alarm) is used on the separator that prevents corrosion of the electrical contacts on the bowl because of the contact of water with electrical current in regular filter alarms.
The SPF-50 comes ready to be connected to a remote monitoring system or the yacht control system. Two standard “normally open” contacts are provided for a summary alarm and leak detection. A remote shutdown connection also exists. The built in system timer can be read-out to determine filter life and system running time. Because the controller uses a non-volatile memory, the settings and memory will not be lost in case of a power failure. The Smart FPS system is connected to the SPF- 50 controller with a variable length cable using fool-proof marine grade polarized plugs. If the system be- comes disconnected from the controller, the system will go into fail-safe shut- down mode.
When reconnected, the system starts up again after pushing the reset button. It is important to install the system such that the suction line is hooked up to the absolute lowest point of each fuel tank. The re- turn will then be on the high side of the tank, as far away from the suction line as possible. The fuel needs to flow back low in the tank as to create a nice flow across the tank bottom, taking with it any water and sediment that might be there. By running the system on every tank once every 2 weeks, recalculating the fuel one time, all tanks can be kept free of water, sediment and micro- organism. The system is installed completely separate from any existing fuel lines so that it can work in parallel to the tanks, basically as a kidney dialysis system in a hospital setting.
This makes the system redundant and allows for full yacht operation even with- out the FPS system running. If you are unsure about the quality of newly purchased “fresh” fuel, it is best to run the system right then and there to treat all new fuel on board. As fuel provided through the system is dry, sediment and micro-organism free, using the system to transfer fuel and fill up the day tanks is highly recommended. Thereby you can save on one fuel transfer pump. To enable an automated operation with multiple tanks, Algae-X is also offering automated manifolds with solenoid valves. These can then be con- trolled on the bridge, but also have a manual override, just in case.
Additional options are for instance water in fuel meters (measuring real time ppm’s free as well as dissolved water in your fuel), digital flow meters and digital vacuum meters for the primary filters as well as touch screen displays and control software to run on the bridge of the yacht. By combining fully automated control and remote monitoring with fuel decontamination, water & sediment removal, the SMART-FPS revolutionizes the world of fuel polishing and transfer systems. It provides a degree of water, sediment and micro-organism removal effectiveness, flow rate and control in relation to foot print, maintenance and price that exceeds all prior traditional equipment.
This article first appeared in Via Mare-By The Sea Magazine December 2009. Rob Verhoof, with a M.Sc. in engineering, worked for 9 years for Siemens A.G. in the Americas and Germany, 6 years in tooling in Mexico and the Netherlands and joined Algae-X Europe early 2008. Throughout his career he has focused on the way companies can deliver what their customers want in a more innovative and efficient manner.
Algae-X would like to thank everyone for stopping by the booth at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show this past weekend. Pictures have been posted all weekend on the AXI Twitter Feed, and a new photo stream has been added to the AXI Flickr account. So swing by and take a look at booth, the guys from Algae-X , and the views from show.
If you had any questions from the show feel free to post comments and we’ll contact you. Also, if you have any questions about Diesel Fuel Cleaning & Maintenance Systems contact us, and it will be featured on the AXI Fuel blog. Don’t forget a new picture is uploaded everyday to our Twitter Feed and join us on Facebook. All these helpful links are available on our website at Algae-X.net
The Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show is just around the corner, and I thought of giving you a sneak peek at some of our top Fuel Management Systems that are being packed for display at the show. The FPS Fuel Polishing & Transfer Systems are going to be featured prominently at the show seeing as their compact design is suitable for keeping fuel onboard polished in cramped engine spaces.
The FPS-SX & MX Fuel Polsihing & Transfer System
The FPS SX Fuel Polishing & Transfer System is equipped with a three (or optionally four) stage water removal and particulate filtration. They reverse fuel deterioration, polymerization to submicron levels, decontaminating, cleaning and stabilizing your fuel. The FPS SX-R Fuel Polishing & Transfer System is equipped with the same three or four stage water removal and particulate filtration, but instead of a Separ water filter, the SX-R one is a Racor water filter & separator.
The FPS MX Fuel Polishing & Transfer System is equipped with three or four stage water removal and particulate filtration, and offers up to 250 GPH. This system reverses fuel deterioration, submicron level polymerization, decontaminates and cleans all the stored fuel onboard with a slightly larger footprint than the FPS-SX.
The FPS-DX-LD Fuel Polishing & Transfer System
The SMART FPS-DX-LD is the premier automated fuel polishing and transfer system in the DX line. Weighing only 20 Lbs, this system is uniquely suited to guaranty the reliability of engines onboard marine vessels, as well as, generators and pump stations that operate in remote and unmanned locations. They are very compact, easily fitting into tight engine room spaces and are ideal for installation inside generator enclosures while performing at 80 GPH.
To learn more about the FPS Fuel Polishing & Transfer Systems visit our website, or come out and see us at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show October 28th through November 2nd. We will be exhibiting these fine systems and other Algae-X Systems at the Bahia Mar 400/500 Section Tent 462-463.
If you have any questions about Diesel Fuel Cleaning & Maintenance Systems contact us, and it could be featured on the AXI Fuel blog. Don’t forget a new picture is uploaded everyday to our Twitter Feed and join us on Facebook. All these helpful links are available on our website at Algae-X.net
