Sludge Reduction system installed directly before the centrifuge. As a result of the reduction in fuel droplet size, centrifuges and filters will be able to more effectively remove in-organic contaminants and stay clean much longer. Consequently, sludge generation will be reduced and centrifuge flushing intervals will be significantly extended.
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The efficiency depends on the size of the Asphaltenes. The larger the size of the asphaltenes, the more efficiency is reached. 
Approximately 10% of the asphaltenes is transformed to usable fuel. Bunker slips normally show an average of 6,5 % asphaltenes for IF 380.
The sludge production will be reduced with 50 – 80%. 

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With less build up of sediments, the de-sludgings per days of the separator can be reduced significantly. Below an example from 24 de-sludgings per day towards 6 de-sludgings per day.

Specifications
System: Fuel Improvement Device (FID) Reducer, Vertical Homogenizer, with Magnetic motor coupling, Homogenizer is made from Aluminum 7075 T6 with special proprietary hard coat. 
Pressure: Max 12 bar
Temperature: Min 70°C for HFO
Power supply: 400V@50 Hz / 460V@60Hz 
Control Panel: 230V@50Hz / 250V@60Hz (Transformer in control panel)
Protection Class: IP54
Capacity: Up to 30.000 l/h

Standard FID Reducer include the following components: 

• Fuel Improvement Device (Homogenizer)
• Electronic Cabine 
• Frame
• 4 hrs Workshop Test 
• 2 x Operating Manuals