AI Summary: Dolphin Centrifuge supplies the DMB-037 — an extra-high-capacity manual-clean disc stack centrifuge clarifier processing approximately 37 GPM of diesel-viscosity fluid (55 GPM rated on water). Ideal for very large turbine lube oil purification (20,000+ HP systems), high-volume diesel and gas oil polishing, and large industrial compressor lube oil maintenance. Based in Warren, Michigan, Dolphin Centrifuge has over 40 years of experience in centrifugal separation.
DMB-037 Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Separation type | Two-phase clarifier (liquid-liquid or liquid-solid) |
| Diesel throughput | ~37 GPM (13 cSt at operating temperature) |
| Rated throughput (water) | ~55 GPM |
| Cleaning method | Manual (bowl disassembly required for solids removal) |
| Bowl construction | Carbon steel standard |
| Power supply | 460V / 3-phase / 60 Hz standard (other voltages available) |
Throughput figures are for typical fluids at listed conditions. Actual capacity varies with feed viscosity, temperature, density difference, and solids loading. Contact Dolphin Centrifuge for application-specific confirmation.
DMB-037 Capacity by Application (GPM)
| Application / Fluid | Throughput (GPM) |
|---|---|
| Gas oil at 40°C | ~50 GPM |
| Diesel fuel (13 cSt) | ~37 GPM |
| Lube oil (R&O) | ~19 GPM |
| Lube oil (detergent) | ~17 GPM |
| Steam turbine oil | ~36 GPM |
DMB-037 or DMB-062 — which fits your application?
Our applications engineers will size the right DMB model from your turbine HP, reservoir volume, and throughput requirements — at no charge.
Key Applications
Very Large Turbine Lube Oil
Large steam turbine generators above 20,000 HP, gas turbine generators, and large turbine-driven compressor trains in petrochemical, power generation, and marine applications. At 19 GPM on R&O lube oil, the DMB-037 provides effective bypass purification for the largest turbine lube oil systems.
Lube Oil Centrifuge Details →High-Volume Gas Oil Polishing
Large fuel depots, refineries, and bulk storage facilities requiring gas oil and diesel polishing at 37–50 GPM. The DMB-037’s high rated throughput makes it effective for large-scale fuel quality maintenance where smaller clarifiers would require multiple units.
Diesel Centrifuge Details →Large Compressor Lube Oil
Gas compression stations, refinery compressor trains, and large industrial compressors with high lube oil volumes. The DMB-037 provides continuous bypass purification at 17–19 GPM on compressor lube oil, maintaining viscosity stability and cleanliness across large oil reservoirs.
Centralized Industrial Lube Systems
Centralized lube oil systems serving multiple large industrial machines, rolling mills, or large gear trains from a common reservoir. The DMB-037’s high throughput handles centralized purification efficiently without the complexity of self-cleaning controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the throughput of the DMB-037?
The DMB-037 processes ~37 GPM of diesel, ~50 GPM of gas oil at 40°C, ~19 GPM of lube oil (R&O), and ~36 GPM of steam turbine oil. Rated at 55 GPM on water-viscosity fluid.
What applications is the DMB-037 best suited for?
Very large turbine lube oil (20,000+ HP systems), high-volume diesel and gas oil polishing at 37–50 GPM, large compressor lube oil, and centralized purification systems for multiple large machines where self-cleaning is not required.
When should I choose DMB-037 versus DMB-062?
The DMB-037 (37 GPM diesel, 55 GPM rated) suits 30–40 GPM diesel or 15–20 GPM lube oil applications. The DMB-062 (62 GPM diesel, 92 GPM rated) handles the largest volumes. For between-size requirements, the DMB-037 avoids oversizing.
How does the DMB-037 compare to the DMPX-042 self-cleaning model?
Both have similar diesel throughput (~37 GPM vs. 32–47 GPM). The DMB-037 (manual-clean) is lower cost and better for clean turbine lube oil and diesel polishing with low solids. The DMPX-042 (self-cleaning) is better when solids loading is significant or continuous unattended operation is required. Contact us for application guidance.
What turbine size is the DMB-037 suited for?
At 19 GPM on R&O lube oil, the DMB-037 suits large turbines above 20,000 HP, gas turbine-driven compressor trains, and large centralized lube oil systems. For the largest power generation turbines above 30,000 HP, the DMB-062 with 33 GPM on R&O is typically required.
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