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SmartFilter

SmartFilter

Product catalog summary
Overview
The SmartFilter Series by Simplex, Inc. is an advanced filtration and maintenance system for fuel oil storage, suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations. It is fully automated, featuring a pump, filter, water removal elements, and a controller, supporting flow rates from 5 to 50 GPM with 2-micron filtration and 5 PPM water removal.
Description
Designed for large fuel oil storage tanks over 5,000 gallons, the SmartFilter Series is ideal for diesel or turbine engine generators and oil-fired systems. It combats fuel degradation from microorganisms and particulates through multi-stage filtration, including coarse straining, pre-filtration, final filtration, and water separation.
System Components
The system includes a high-performance pump, flow control devices, and a digital controller compatible with MODBUS or Ethernet for integration with building automation systems. It monitors flow, pressure, and water levels, providing alarms and logs.
Options and Models
Options include water retention tanks, automatic water drains, and fuel additive systems. Models range from SF10 to SF50, with different capacities and power needs.
Sizing and Operation
The system is designed to filter 25-33% of tank capacity weekly. For a 20,000-gallon tank, the SF-10 model filters 5,000 gallons in 8 hours, with adjustable settings for increased filtration.
Ordering and Specifications
Specify model, voltage, and options when ordering. The system includes a weatherproof enclosure, digital controller, and filtration elements, with a touch-panel interface for programmable settings.
Engineer’s Specifications
The system is factory-packaged with documentation, spare parts, and detailed specifications. The enclosure is industrial-grade with leak containment and forklift channels.
Specifications
The system must be a standard product from a single manufacturer, network-compatible with fuel supply and building automation systems.
Principal Elements
  • Steel enclosure for indoor/outdoor use.
  • Three-stage filtration and water removal.
  • Transfer pump, valves, and sensors.
  • Controller.
Valves
  • Main inlet/outlet shutoff valves: 2-inch NPT, bronze, ball-type.
  • Check valve.
Controller Features
  • UL508 Listed, NEMA enclosed, digital controller.
  • PLC-based with MODBUS, ETHERNET communications.
  • Touch-panel interface.
  • Programmable timing and analog-to-digital inputs for pressure differentials.
  • Point-sensing inputs for flow, leak, and water detection.
  • Display of pressure differentials, filtration history, and alarms.
  • User programmable filtration cycle and history.
  • User I/O including system HOA switch and alarm reset.
Manufacturer
Manufactured by Simplex, Inc., Springfield, Illinois.
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SmartFilter Series Intelligent Filtration and Maintenance Systems for Fuel Oil Insight Onsite ®

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SmartFilter Series ® Intelligent Filtration and Maintenance Systems for Fuel Oil • Page 2 Where does this water originate? Uncertain quality of fuel deliveries is one source. However, simple atmospheric condensation and the resultant accumulation of water in a vented tank certainly represents the source of longterm and persistent water in fuel. Particulate contamination is a signicant source of fuel oil degradation as well and can occur in long-term storage due to tank corrosion or from contaminants accumulating over the course of many deliveries. Keep in mind a simple fact. There are 8760 hours...

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Insight Onsite SmartFilter Series Intellingent Filtration and Maintenance Systems for Fuel Oil • Page 3 The SmartFilter system includes shutoff ball valves, check valves, ow switches, pressure and differential pressure gauges, and differential pressure sensors across each ltration element. Single or multi-tank valving is available. Intelligent automation and operator interface is the hallmark of the Simplex SmartFilter. Each SmartFilter is packaged with a Simplex designed and manufactured digital controller. This UL508 listed and labeled industrial control panel features PLC-based digital control...

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SmartFilter Series ® Intelligent Filtration and Maintenance Systems for Fuel Oil • Page 4 Sizing a Filtration System Most fuel contaminants will settle from still fuel resulting in a stratication of fuel with contaminants concentrated in the lower strata. Therefore, it is necessary to circulate and lter the lower 25-33% of the tank contents. When the SmartFilter is properly installed, fuel will be drawn from the bottom of the tank and returned with minimal disturbance of the settled strata resulting in good ltration performance and removal of contaminants and water. It is recommended to size...

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Insight SmartFilter Series Onsite Intellingent Filtration and Maintenance Systems for Fuel Oil • Page 5 Standard Models MODEL TANK SIZE2 GALLONS 25% CYCLE TIME – HRS 33% CYCLE TIME – HRS HP1 VOLTAGE 10 600 12,000-20,000 5-8.3 6.6-11 0.75 115/230-1-60V, 11.0/5.5A 230/460-3-60V, 2.8/1.4A 2.0 SF15 15 900 16,000-22,000 4.4-6.1 5.9-8.1 1.0 115/230-1-60V, 13.4/6.7A 230/460-3-60V, 3.6/1.8A 2.0 SF20 20 1200 20,000-30,000 4.2-6.25 5.5-8.3 1.5 115/230-1-60V, 18.0/9.0A 230/460-3-60V, 4.8/2.4A 2.0 SF30 30 1800 28,000-40,000 3.9-5.6 5.2-7.4 2.0 230-1-60V, 10.5A 230/460-3-60V, 5.8/2.9A 2.0 SF40 40 2400 38,000-55,000...

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SmartFilter Series ® Intelligent Filtration and Maintenance Systems for Fuel Oil • Page 6 Controller The Simplex SmartFilter includes a UL508 Listed, NEMA enclosed, digital controller with the following features: 1. PLC-based digital controller a. MODBUS, ETHERNET communications 2. Touch-panel operator interface 3. Time of day, day of week, interval programmable timing 4. Analog-to-digital inputs for: a. Pressure differential across strainer b. Pressure differential across prelter c. Pressure differential across coalescor 5. Point-sensing inputs for: a. Flow b. Leak sensing c. Coalescer water...

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Insight SmartFilter Series Onsite Intellingent Filtration and Maintenance Systems for Fuel Oil • Page 7 ENGINEER’S SPECIFICATION Fuel Oil Filtration and Conditioning System 1.0 General description and requirements 1.1 Provide a standard, factory packaged design fuel oil ltration and conditioning system to maintain quality of fuel held in extended storage. The ltration system shall include all specied and necessary components required to effect the specied function and comply with applicable codes, rules and regulations. 1.1.2 The ltration system shall be the standard product of a single manufacturer...

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SmartFilter Series ® Intelligent Filtration and Maintenance Systems for Fuel Oil • Page 8 1.5.4 Valves 1.5.4.1 Main inlet shutoff valve, 2-inch NPT, bronze, ball-type 1.5.4.2 Main outlet shutoff valve, 2-inch NPT, bronze, ball-type 1.5.4.3 Check valve 1.5.5 Controller: The system shall include a UL508 Listed, NEMA enclosed, digital controller with the following features: 1.5.5.1 PLC-based digital controller 1.5.5.2 MODBUS, ETHERNET communications 1.5.5.3 Touch-panel operator interface 1.5.5.4 Time of day, day of week, interval programmable timing 1.5.5.5 Analog-to-digital inputs for: 1.5.5.5.1...

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