CONCLUSIONS FROM THE TESTING OF THE GULF COAST FILTERS AND THE COMPETITIVE FILTER

After reviewing the analytical results from the testing of both the  Gulf  Coast  Filters  and  the  Competitive  Filter,  the answers to the test objectives are very clear.  The GCF Filter and P/PM Program has proven to be the optimum choice to meet all of the test objectives.  Results have shown that the GCF Filter and P/PM Program have outperformed the Competitive Filter within all areas, including technical  support from the manufacturer.  (SEE CHART BELOW)

THE MOST LOGICAL AND RATIONAL CONCLUSION BASED ON OVER 18 MONTHS TESTING OF THE Tf/0 FILTERS AND PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GULF COAST FILTERS & GCF P/PM PROGRAM

As a result of the testing performed on the Gulf Coast Filters and P/PM Program,  I would like to offer the following recommendations as to what equipment S.O.I. should consider recommending installations for. There were two classifications of equipment that the test results clearly justified the installation of the GCF Filters. These are as follows:

1.        ALL WAUKESHA AND/OR SIMILAR NATURAL GAS ENGINES 

Tests have shown that by installing the GCF By-pass Lube Oi1 Filters on this type of engine, the following results can be expected.

A.                Greatly reduced levels of solid contamination within the engines.

B.                Controlled moisture contents within the engines.

C.                Reductions of wear within the engines.

D.                Increased engine life expectancy.

E.                 Offers early detection of coolant leaks & metal failures.

F.                 Minimum of 60% savings on lube oil & factory filters.

G.                Saves on manhours to maintain equipment and is cost effective over the present S.O.I. maintenance program. 

2.        OFFSHORE & ONSHORE CRANES & OTHER DIESEL ENGINES 

Tests have shown that by installing the GCF By-pass Lube Oi1 Filters, GCF By-pass Hydraulic Filters, and GCF Fuel Filter/Water Separators on the diesel engines and hydraulic systems, the following results can be expected.

A.                Greatly reduced levels of solid contamination within the engines.

B.                Controlled moisture contents within the engines.

C.                Large reductions in wear within the engines.

D.                Controlled fuel dilution within the engines.

E.                 Increased engine 1ife expectancy .

F.                 Offers early detection of coolant leaks & metal failures.

G.                Minimum of 60% savings on lube oil & factory filters.

H.                Saves on man-hours to maintain equipment and is cost effective over the present S.O.I. maintenance program.

NOTE: For cranes that see minimal usage, S.O.I. may consider to only outfit this type of equipment with only GCF Fuel Filters and elect to change oil and hydraulic fluid by oil analysis and/or Hydro/Sensor readings.

        3.   LARGE COMPRESSOR ENGINES (COOPERS, CLARKS, ETC.)

Recent results have been obtained from S.O.I. East Bay Central Facility on utilizing a portable unit of GCF Filters to circulate clean the sumps of these engines. These results show that this method is cost effective when levels of contamination reach a point to where the lab recommends partial or complete oil drains.

When the portable GCF system is utilized on these engines, on a rotating basis, all of the results seen on the Waukesha engines can also be offered to the larger compressor engines.

GCF Inc. recommends that where S.O.I. fields have two or more of this type of engine, a portable GCF Filter system be utilized on a rotating basis to keep the lube oil clean within these engines.

4.  OTHER AREAS TO CONSIDER

SOLAR & OTHER NATURAL GAS TURBINES

Although GCF Filters were not tested on this equipment, GCF Inc. recommends that S.O.I. consider this equipment for permanent installation of the GCF Filters. This recommendation is based on the results of tests conducted on other engines and hydraulic systems for S.O.I.

In the test mentioned above, we have seen the ability of the GCF Filter to greatly reduce the amount of solid and other contamination within engines and hydraulic systems. These same types of results can hold true for natural gas turbines.

As you know, natural gas turbines need the utmost in filtration to control levels of solid contamination.   Also, moisture intrusion can be very damaging to this equipment. Lab reports from E.B.C.F. have confirmed that these situations can be a problem to the Solar compressors. The GCF Filters can offer superior protection for this equipment with a very minimal cost in the following areas:

A.    Greatly reduced levels of solid contamination within the equipment

B.    Controlled moisture contents within the equipment

C.    Reductions of wear within the equipment.

D.    Increased equipment life expectancy.

E.     Offers early detection of coolant leaks & metal failures.

F.     Minimum of 60% savings on factory filters

G.    Will save on manhours to maintain equipment and would be cost effective over the present S.O.I. maintenance program.

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