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IMO OptiLine

IMO OptiLine

IMO OptiLine

Product catalog summary
Introduction to IMO OptiLine
The IMO OptiLine series introduces a seal-less solution for marine pumps, utilizing magnetic coupling technology to eliminate oil leakage and reduce wear. This innovation addresses the challenges posed by aggressive Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) and varying oil qualities, which have increased maintenance demands on traditional mechanical seals.
Standard vs. OptiLine Approach
Traditional pumps use mechanical seals that require lubrication and cooling, leading to inevitable leakage. The IMO OptiLine, however, uses magnetic couplings to transmit power without extending the shaft into the external environment, thus preventing leakage and reducing maintenance costs.
Compliance and Safety
The IMO OptiLine complies with SOLAS directives, ensuring no oil leakage near hot surfaces, which is crucial for fire safety. This compliance is increasingly demanded by port authorities for clean engine rooms.
Financial and Operational Benefits
Investing in IMO OptiLine offers a return on investment in less than three years by eliminating leakage-related costs and reducing maintenance. The pump's design allows for easy integration with existing systems, minimizing installation costs and downtime.
Case Studies
Stena Line: The installation of IMO OptiLine pumps on the Stena Danica resulted in leak-free operations, aligning with the company's HSE and ISO 14001 standards.
Stolt-Nielsen: Since 2004, the IMO OptiLine pump has operated without issues, enhancing reliability and reducing maintenance costs.
Technical Specifications
The IMO OptiLine models ACE and ACG offer capacities ranging from 0.6 to 70 m3/h, with a differential pressure of 16 bar and a viscosity range of 1.6 to 1500 cSt. They operate within a temperature range of -20 to +180°C and a maximum speed of 3600 RPM.
Conclusion
The IMO OptiLine series provides a robust, leak-free solution for marine applications, ensuring compliance with safety standards and offering significant cost savings and operational efficiency.
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Catalog excerpts

IMO OptiLine-1

IMO OptiLine – 1 Seamless Performance Upgrade to IMO OptiLine

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IMO OptiLine-2

2 – IMO OptiLine Seal-less Solution Seamless Performance The introduction of the IMO OptiLine series is already making waves within the marine industry. Innovative technology featuring magnetic couplings drastically reduces wear as well as making oil leakage history. Far from being the negative focus of your engine, IMO OptiLine will simply work as one with it. THE STANDARD APPROACH A packing box, a mechanical seal or a lip seal are the most common methods for avoiding leakage around a rotating shaft extending through the wall of a pump. Such seals are lubricated and cooled by the pumped liquid;...

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IMO OptiLine-4

4 – IMO OptiLine Invest in a leakfree future A leaking oil pump also leaks money – it’s that simple. The solution is IMO OptiLine. Return on investment for an IMO OptiLine pump is often less than three years, after that it will continue to save you money. THE IMO OPTILINE APPROACH With the IMO OptiLine series, there is no shaft extending into the external environment at all. Instead the power from the motor is transmitted via permanent magnets leaving the pumping chamber completely sealed off. The absence of mechanical seals means no leakage. There is no need for cleaning engine rooms of oil...

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IMO OptiLine-5

IMO OptiLine – 5 the client: Stena LINE THE VESSEL: STENA Danica The story : During spring 2008 IMO Opti Line pumps were installed aboard the passenger vessel , Stena Danica . The result : 1st Engineer, Johan Sjölander, states,“ The constantly leaking pump, and negative inspection reports forced us into looking for an alternative supplier. IMO AB pumps have a good reputation and solid track record in the marine industry, therefore we looked at both IMO AB’s standard pumps as well as the magnetic-coupled alternatives.” Chief Engineer Hans Corneliusson: “ The leak-free operation stated with IMO...

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6 – IMO OptiLine Take a closer look To really achieve efficiency in pumping oil, we needed a re-examination of how oil was pumped. The challenge was then to remove any problem areas. The solution: IMO OptiLine. FULLY ENCLOSED The traditional mechanically sealed pump has an inherent design flaw: the pumped liquid is used to lubricate the seal, which results in oil leaking through the seal. “To avoid this problem, we needed to design a pump with no mechanical seal”, says André Bergström, Chief Technical Officer at IMO AB. “The solution was a pump with a completely sealed pumping chamber”. Power...

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IMO OptiLine-7

IMO OptiLine – 7 Enjoy fewer pro blems The traditional mechanical weak points are gone, so is the need to replace them. In fact, there are minimal spare parts or maintenance costs with an IMO OptiLine upgrade. Lea k-free performance Oil leaks, like the associated financial leaks, are gone, and you’re left with reliable, worry-free performance. Extreme duty The optimal solution for Heavy Fuel Oil applications, and designed to maintain high performance at extreme temperatures. Safety Of Life At Sea The IMO OptiLine oil pump is compliant with the SOLAS guidelines and directives. Hassle -free conversion...

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IMO AB, P.O. Box 42090, SE 126 14 Stockholm, Sweden | Telephone +46 8 50 622 800 | telefax +46 8 645 1509 | www.imo.se

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