A CMM-4 Unit Commissioned in Liberia In the middle of August this year, representatives of GlobeCore visited Liveria, where they commissioned a CMM-4 unit. The commissioning process included operator training. The unit is installed on a trailer for easy transportation to the location of serviced transformers. The unit was first started at one of the local hydropower plants. Trials included operationRead More
The New CMM-1CF for Purification of Oil with Very High Water Content GlobeCore has successfully completed the final trials of the CMM-1CF unit with the processing rate of 1 m3/hour in May. The primary mission of this product is not only filtration, but also removal of water from industrial oil. The unit can process oil with water content of 50% and more. The CMM-1CF can process dieselRead More
GlobeCore has organized and conducted a seminar in the USA March 2-3, 2018 in Houston, GlobeCore held a seminar for representatives of the Texas electric power industry. During the seminar were discussed the issues of aging processes in electrical insulating oils influencing the efficiency of power transformers, including a report on the topic “Purification and regeneration of transformer oils with GlobeCore equipment”. The practical partRead More
Presentation of GlobeCore equipment in Oldenburg March 5, 2018 a regular presentation of oil purification and regeneration equipment was held in the International Training Center of GlobeCore (Oldenburg, Germany). This time the event was attended by representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and their partners from Qatar. First of all, the guests were interested in the possibilities of GlobeCore equipment for processingRead More
Participation in IEEE PES T&D Conference & Exposition The 2018 IEEE PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Exposition isn’t just the industry’s signature show — it’s an all-encompassing, immersive and global conference experience like no other. Here you’ll join top utility CEOs and some of the world’s brightest engineers in discovering the latest T&D products, ideas and innovations leading the industry forward toRead More
Participation in AWEA Wind power conference and exhibition Professionals from all over the world attend to network, learn, advance their organizational mission and to participate in the largest wind energy exhibition in the Western Hemisphere. More major product announcements and exciting releases happen here, than at any other wind energy industry event. http://www.windpowerexpo.org GlobeCore and GC Technologies will also have a booth inRead More
GlobeCore invites to the seminar in Texas In our constant effort to provide a superior product with exceptional service, we are pleased to announce the opening of our new sales office and service center, complete with technicians and inventory, in the USA. Our new dealer, Dave Wilson, with GC Technologies, at 1110 Paige St, Houston, Texas 77003, 713-699-3388, dave@wilson.work, 713-202-7983 (cell) isRead More
Colombia hosted an international exhibition Feria Internacional del Sector Eléctrico 2017 The exhibition Feria Internacional del Sector Eléctrico was established in 2006 and every two years brings together representatives of the electrical industry of Latin America and guests from other countries. This year GlobeCore took advantage of the opportunity and took part in this event, which was held in Medellin (Colombia). From November 29 to DecemberRead More
GlobeCore Opens a New Service Center in Costa-Rica Dear friends! We are happy to announce that a new service center commenced operations in Costa-Rica in November 2017. This service center will assist our clients throughout the Latin America. A stock of spare parts will be made available to the clients. It is also possible to visit the new service center to purify andRead More
СММ-2,2 project was executed in Italy September 17, GlobeCore started up and tested a CMM-2.2 unit in Foligno (Umbria), Italy. This time, the startup and commissioning were carried out on site of a large locomotive manufacturer in Italy. Italian railers use silicone oil in their locomotive transformers. The oil mostly consists of silicon atoms, its name comes from Latin “silicium” (silicon).Read More
Transformer Tap Changers Power transformers convert one voltage to another without changing frequency. The main parameter of transformer is transformation ratio, i.e. the ratio between primary and secondary coil voltages or the number of turns in the windings. To change transformation ratio, a tap changer is used, which changes the number of turns engaged at a given moment.Read More
Spain. CMM-2R transformer oil regeneration plant was commissioned August 16, 2017 in Seville (Spain) all works under the contract for the supply and commissioning of the regeneration plant CMM-2R were successfully completed. This equipment is ideal for enterprises and organizations of the electric power industry, that do not require insulating oil processing capacity more than 0.3 m3 / h. The plant’s components areRead More
Commissioning in Saudi Arabia August 5 – 8, 2017, in Jizan, our company engineering team carried out the commissioning and start up of the CMM-2,2 unit. This unit added to the list of equipment already provided and commissioned for the electricity industry of Saudi Arabia by GlobeCore. The CMM-2,2 unit operates is several modes, and can be used forRead More
We invite you to participate in the seminar on industrial oils purification and regeneration GlobeCore GmbH invites specialists of the power industry and everyone interested in innovations in electrical power industry to take part in our seminar on “Purification and regeneration of industrial oils”. The event will take place in Oldenburg (Germany) on September 27 at Edewechter Landstrasse, 173. The program of the seminar covers the problems of industrialRead More
SILICONE OIL RECYCLING UNIT CMM-1.0 We are all used to associating power transformers with transformer oil. But in the modern world, electrical companies widely utilize silicone oil as an alternative to mineral based fluids. This is not surprising, considering silicone oil benefits and advantages: Silicone Fluid (or Polydimethylsiloxane silicone oil) features: higher dielectric strength and temperature stability, low toxicity, lowRead More
Zimbabwe. Annual presentations of GlobeCore equipment June 8, this year a number of presentations on GlobeCore equipment was held in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe). It was only last year in August that similar presentations were held in the capital of Zimbabwe- Harare. Then, not all the representatives from Zimbabwe electrical industry could be present at the presentations. This called for a new opportunityRead More
Equipment commissioning in Finland May 31, our company technical team completed the works under the contract on production, delivery and commissioning of a CMM-4/7 unit in Finland (Helsinki). This equipment is designed for businesses that repair and install high-voltage oil-filled equipment. The first transformer it services was a 400 MVA transformer. Operating modes of the unit CMM-4/7 operates inRead More
Botswana. Commissioning of CMM-12R and CMM-4/7 In May, more of GlobeCore equipment was commissioned in Gaborone (Botswana). At this time two transformer oil regeneration plants CMM-12R and CMM-4/7 were installed and commissioned In its design, CMM-12R is a multifunctional complex that carries out both processing of insulating oils and maintenance of transformers. The main distinguishing feature of this equipment is –Read More
The number of GlobeCore equipment is growing in Pakistan May 13, 2017, the number of GlobeCore equipment in Pakistan increased by one unit. A CMM-4/7 unit was commissioned by the company’s engineering team in Lahore. This equipment performs heating of power transformers, as well as drying, cleaning, degassing and nitriding of insulating oil. CMM-4/7 provides: volumetric gas content below 0.1%; moisture content by weightRead More
ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER REPAIRELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER THE GLOBECORE PROCESS TO MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER OIL IN GOOD CONDITION Problem #1: Moisture in transformer oil Nature of Problem: Transformer oil readily absorbs moisture from the air. This water decreases dielectric strength of the oil GlobeCore Solution: CMM Oil Purification Plant is designed for thermo-vacuum drying, filtration and removal of solid impuritiesRead More
ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER REPAIRELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER THE GLOBECORE PROCESS TO MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER OIL IN GOOD CONDITION Nature of Problem: Transformer oil readily absorbs moisture from the air. This water decreases dielectric strength of the oil GlobeCore Solution: CMM Oil Purification Plant is designed for thermo-vacuum drying, filtration and removal of solid impurities from dielectric insulating oils with aRead More
GlobeCore presented a seminar In Quito During 2 days, May 3-4 in Quito (Ecuador), GlobeCore held a seminar presenting its equipment The event was attended by representatives of the electricity industry from many countries, including Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica and El Salvador. The seminar covered the following questions: General information about GlobeCore; Modern technologies in cleaning and regeneration ofRead More
GC equipment put into operation in Saudi Arabia April 23 – 27, 2017 in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), GlobeCore engineers carried out an effective commissioning of the CMM-0,6 unit. This equipment is ideal for organizations that has oil-filled equipment and require their insulating oil cleaned from mechanical impurities, water and gases with processing rate 158 gal / h. The CMM-0,6 unit circulates the oilRead More
Putting equipment into operation in Estonia April 10, 2017 GlobeCore engineers visited Tallinn (Estonia), where they prepared to start CMM-4/7 unit on the trailer. CMM-4/7 units are in demand at enterprises engaged in installation, repair and operation of power transformers, as well as other oil-filled equipment. This unit solves several tasks at once: it heats and vacuum treats a transformer, itRead More
Refrigeration Compressor Oil Compressor oil. Oil in refrigeration compressors is in constant contact with the coolant. This factor and the operation in various environment sets specific requirements for the oil. The oil for refrigeration compressors is made from naphtha oil and synthetic oil with low pour point and high chemical stability. The chemical stability of compressor oil isRead More
Purification, clarification and regeneration of mineral oils and diesel fuel by the UVR-450/16 unit Mineral oils. Industrial oil, turbine oil, transformer oil and compressor oils are used in difficult conditions of high temperatures, exposure to air, mechanical contamination, contamination with water etc. Over time, these oils lose their performance properties and need to be replaced or regenerated. As for other petroleum products, for example, diesel fuel may lose itsRead More
What to do with waste oil? How to dispose of waste oil? If you are looking for an answer to this question, then you have a stock of oil larger than just one liter, formed as a result of operation of power transformers, rolling mills, turbines and other industrial equipment. In fact, the problem of disposal of waste oil is notRead More
Selective Refining of Oil FractionsIt is known that crude oil cannot be used as fuel. It must be processed before a marketable product is obtained, one of the stages of such processing is selective refining. The general meaning of selective refining is the processing of crude oil or derivatives to improve the quality of oil fractions. Practically, this isRead More
Oil Cracking Is…Cracking is a widely used chemical method of processing crude oil. The process emerged as a consequence of increased gasoline demand and increased the yield of gasoline fractions of oil to 50-60%. Cracking can be applied not only to crude oil, but also to its distillate fractions. There are thermal and catalytic cracking processes. InRead More
Desulfurization of diesel fuelDesulfurization of diesel fuel. Thus, the consumer receives fuel with strictly limited sulfur content. Obviously, the less sulfur, the more expensive the product. A way to save on the fuel bill is to take lower grade diesel fuel and process it to satisfy the requirements of the vehicle fleet. GlobeCore offers the desulfurization process basedRead More
GlobeCore Diesel Fuel Desulfurization UnitDiesel Fuel Desulfurization. Sulfur is a common component in crude oil, where it can be present both in elementary form and in the form hydrogen sulfide and organic substances, such as disulfides, mercaptan etc. Generally, the influence of sulfur and its compounds on oil products is negative, due to its corrosive properties. That is whyRead More
Crude Oil ReformingIn general case, crude oil reforming is the process of converting normal and cyclic paraffins in oil to aromatic paraffins. The process occurs at 500-550ºС in the presence of catalysts. Reforming is necessary to improve the quality of low octane gasoline by increasing the amount of aromatic hydrocarbons. No refinery operates without catalytic reforming. SinceRead More
Heavy Fuel Oil: Considerations on Use Winter brings the need to heat buildings. Natural gas and diesel fuel are relatively expensive to use as heat sources, so people more and more look at alternatives. This is a good time to discuss heavy fuel oil. The main advantage of this product is ease of storage and transportation. Heavy fuel oil is madeRead More
How many cubic meters of oil can be regenerated with one load of sorbent in the UVR-0.1? When using the UVR-0.1 oil cleaning and regeneration unit, the most frequent questions are the average amount of sorbent used and the amount of oil processed by this sorbent. The UVR units for cleaning and regeneration of oil use a combination of thermal vacuum filtration with a special sorbent The main feature of this equipmentRead More
UVR: the best solution to the problem of fuel and oil regenerationThe question of oil regeneration generally arises after the oil has been severely polluted and changed its chemical composition as a result of long-term operation or storage. Even ordinary dust or micro organisms can significantly reduce the quality of diesel fuel; and metal shavings in industrial oil can cause failure of expensive equipment. What shouldRead More
GlobeCore becomes a member of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) GlobeCore priorities are green and environmentally friendly products. This can be achieved by reusing the waste products and implementing the green energy sources. The contribution of GlobeCore technologies is made in purification of industrial oil, and by increasing the reliability of alternative power generation. We are pleased to announce that GlobeCore has become a memberRead More
CMM-4/7 degassing unit commissioned in Canada GlobeCore is now a member of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), aiming to solve urgent problems in the industry. The main objective is to increase reliability of wind turbine transformers and extend their service life. Wind turbine transformers are step-up transformers converting voltage for the power grid. They are positioned within the tower orRead More
Waste Oil Application Today, the problem of waste oil is quite acute and requires effective methods and approaches to its solution. To understand the full extent of the problem, it is enough to look at only one fact: the amount of waste oil drained into water bodies and soil significantly exceeds the amount of the same substances enteringRead More
How to Improve Diesel Fuel None of the literature on diesel fuel disproves the benefits of filtration. This process helps to get rid of dust and dirt particles that can penetrate into supply system through nozzles. It is caused by periodic opening and closing of the fuel tank. When channels and spray nozzle holes are clogged, insufficient amount of fuelRead More
Diesel fuel: arctic, winter, summerDiesel fuel is one of the main types of fuel used in industry and agriculture. One of the major drawbacks of its use is the need of transition from summer to winter types and vice versa at a significant change in weather conditions. The main difference is in the ambient temperature limit at which dieselRead More
CMM-0.6 Launched in Italy October 5, 2016: the GlobeCore employees once again launched new equipment. This time, the commissioning of the CMM-0.6 mobile oil treatment unit took place in Carpenedolo (province of Brescia, Italy). This equipment removes mechanical impurities from transformer oil and drys it under vacuum. The input oil should have a viscosity below 70 cSt at 50Read More
Transformer oil regeneration unit UVR-L (laboratory) The UVR-L laboratory regeneration unit is designed to purify fuels and regenerate oils with viscosity below 70 cSt at 20ºС. This equipment is very versatile, capable to treat practically any type of oil products including transformer, industrial and turbine oils, as well as fuel oils, gas condensate and diesel fuels. The laboratory version of thisRead More
Diesel fuel filtersThe main purpose of the filter is to purify diesel fuel by removing contaminants which may enter oil products (dust, water, loose particles of construction materials. A fuel filter is a must in any vehicle to protect the fuel system and the motor. The below article looks into the kinds of filters available for dieselRead More
Purification of diesel fuel: filtration, separation and sorbentsDiesel fuel is a widespread oil product, so its use is always in the spot light. According to regulations, diesel fuel must not contain particles larger than 5 micron and water. Particulate matter may enter the fuel in the process of transportation and storage. Water enters the fuel most often due to its contact withRead More
Processing of heavy oilHeavy oil is a product of separation of secondary refining products, boiling at 350-360ºС, from the oil. This is a viscous dark brown substance. Pyrolysis treatment of heavy oil consists of two stages. At the first stage, the substance is heated, separating the liquid part. The output is the pyrolysis oil, which is a longRead More
Diesel fuel purification centrifugeA centrifuge is a device which allows to remove contaminants from oil products relatively rapidly. Centrifuge can separate small size contaminants from diesel fuel, which might not be possible to remove but other methods. Centrifuges are now widely used for purification of oils used in aircraft, vessels and ground vehicles. Centrifuge operation requires a lotRead More
Straight run distillationStraight-run distillation is the separation of crude into several fractions, each with its boiling point. Technically, this is achieved by heating the crude oil, then separating and condensing the vapors. The result is fuel distillates and the remaining heavy residue. The latter can be used in production of lube oil or in some chemical processes.Read More
GlobeCore Turbine Oil Purification Process in action Turbine oils are used in turbine adjustment system, which is composed of oil pressure units, alignment servos, rotor servos, pivots and bearings. Contamination of oil with sludge and moisture promotes electrolytic erosion of bearings, degrades reliability of regulation system and shaft seals, causes wear of chocks and bushings, causing increased maintenance expenses, reduces performance andRead More
GlobeCore Oil Degassing Unit CMM-4/7 and a BV. Commissioning at El-Kuwait cityOn 11-12 June 2016 a СMM-4/7 and a BV vacuum section were commissioned at one of Kuwait transformer substations (El-Kuwait city). Commissioning of several units at the same time is a frequent occurrence in power industry and is very efficient. In this case, several important problems are solved. The CMM 4/7 vacuumizes transformers and purifiesRead More
New Service Center Opens in Houston Dear friends! We are proud to annouce that the new US service center is open. Now customer support and equipment maintenance are even more accessible and prompt. You are welcome to visit us at: 1750-H Dickinson Ave (FM 1266) Dickinson, TX, 77539. Addresses of other representative offices are available in the Contacts page.
Activated Charcoal for Heating Oil ClarificationHeating oil is one of the varieties of oil products, which has found application for heating of residential buildings and industrial plants, canning and drying of agricultural products, as well as in ores flotation at mining enterprises. The main feature of heating oil is generation of large amounts of heat during combustion. At the sameRead More
How to Сlean Diesel Fuel at HomeThe problem of diesel fuel purification before filling the fuel tank is quite relevant even despite the existence of special filters installed in vehicles. The thing is, the stability of an engine is largely determined by the initial purity of the fuel used. If it is heavily contaminated, not every filter can provide the necessaryRead More
Diesel Fuel Purification: Review of Existing Methods The task of diesel fuel purification arises at the stage of its production, when it is necessary to get rid of water and solid impurities. Upon completion of the production process, the risk of contamination pursues diesel fuel from the refinery to the storage containers of the equipment in which it is applied. Water hasRead More
Pumps for Liquid FuelA pump is a device designed to convert mechanical energy into fluid motion energy. According to the principle of pumps’ operation they are divided into two large groups: continuous flow pumps and positive displacement pumps. The first type of the pump oeprates on the principle of inertia. Positive displacement pumps work due to pressure forces.Read More
Hydro-Treatment of Diesel FuelHydro-treatment may be applied to process oil feedstock with various quality grades. They can be oil products obtained both by means of primary oil distillation, and resulting from catalytic thermal processes. Most often, hydro-treatment is used to produce jet fuel and low-sulfur fuel from sulfur and high-sulfur feedstock. Hydro-treatment of diesel fuel must occur atRead More
Advantages And Disadvantages of Diesel FuelDiesel fuel as well as other fuels is not ideal, therefore, it has both its advantages and disadvantages. Before you buy one petroleum product or another, getting to know with its string and weak points is a good idea. This will help you make the fullest use of its advantages and reduce the effects ofRead More
Purification of Diesel Fuel in Home ConditionsDeterioration of diesel fuel due to its long-term storage is not a new issue, but a pressing one. Many vehicle owners try to keep their backs covered against possible jumps in prices for this petroleum product, so they buy it in large quantities and store in their garages. Theoretically, it is a good way toRead More
Diesel And Heating Fuel: Is There Any Difference?Very often people do not distinguish between the terms “diesel fuel” and “heating fuel”, considering them to be identical. But is it really so? Let’s try to understand. We offer three criteria for comparison: consumer, economic and industrial. In terms of consumption, there is a fundamental difference between heating fuel and diesel fuel. Heating oilRead More
Sorbent for Diesel Fuel: How to Make the Right Choice? In practice, diesel fuel purification takes two consistently implemented steps: adsorption and regeneration of spent sorbent. The effectiveness of adsorption process is determined by operating characteristics of the processed sorbent. Let us consider a detailed list of substances that are used when working with diesel fuel. Activated charcoal. Activated charcoal is a non-polar substance. TheRead More
Crude oil desulfurizationSour crude is usually less competitive than lighter crude. Nowadays, in many countries there are methods to improve the quality of black gold by removing contaminants, including sulfur. The better preparation of the oil, the higher the price. Hence the higher demand for the raw material which costs less to process. When choice exists, benchmarkRead More
Removal of Sulfur from Diesel FuelProbably all vehicle owners heard at least once in their life that sulfur has a negative impact on diesel fuel. But if you ask what exactly is this impact, not all of them will know the answer. So, why is sulfur so harmful? First of all, it promotes fuel oxidation causing environmental pollution with exhaustRead More
Diesel Heating OilThe main industry where heating oil is used is heating services. This oil product is most often operated in stationary steam boilers and industrial furnaces. Typically, heating oil is burned in low-capacity residential heating systems. It also can be used in heat generators of average capacity operated in agriculture for the purpose of drying grain,Read More
Diesel fuel filter selectionFuel purity is one of the most important factors in reliable and prices operation of various counters and flow meters, fuelling systems, engines etc. During transportation and storage, diesel fuel may accumulate various contaminants: solid particles, paraffin, water, rust. These can damage fuel systems causing serious failures. Modern fuel lines are equipped with special filters,Read More
Selective purification of oil by phenolA lot of the modern equipment requires oil for operation. For instance, efficient and economic operation of motors is dependent on the quality of the lubricating materials. Selective purification is one of the stages of oil production, to remove resinous materials and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Special selective solvents are used for this purpose. The processRead More
GlobeCore presented its equipment in Zimbabwe GlobeCore specialists regularly participate and organize seminars and presentations in various countries. August 10-12, GlobeCore’s technical support manager Frank May visited Harare (Zimbabwe), where he made a presentation of GlobeCore equipment. During the presentation on the reasons for deterioration of insulating oil and the failures of the power transformers, GlobeCore showed its oil purification andRead More
Diesel fuel purification and equipmentContamination of diesel fuel by solid particles or water is most often the effect of long storage in tanks, transportation and pumping. In some cases, oil products can be contaminated by microbes. To evaluate the presence of, for example, water in the fuel, imagine how the engine will look after running on abrasive mixture suppliedRead More
Low visocsity marine fuel: main requirements and clarificationMarine dribbling fuel is used in ships equipped with high-speed diesel engines. This oil product consists of sour and vacuum distillates, as well as secondary products (light catalytic and thermal cracking gasoil). The following are the requirements to such fuel: cetane number above 40; sulfur content below 1.5%; iodine number below 20. Marine dribbling fuelRead More
Brand-new, Compact and Highly Effective – CMM-0.6 Oil Treatment UnitThe company GlobeCore is known for its equipment – for cleaning and regeneration of transformer oils: Most of the equipment we produce is designed for stationary use and processing oil in large quantities: We have units that are specifically designed for stationary use – near a transformer. But many of our customers have a needRead More
Production of heating fuelThe base of heating oil production are the diesel fractions of rerun distillation. Waste oil is another alternative. When heating oil is made of diesel fractions, the product is dark with low flashpoint. To increase it, special additives, made of vinyl acetate and ethylene, are used. The product is widely used in stationary heating systems.Read More
Oil Reclamation on ENERGIZED Transformer. Transformer Safety System This is an operating transformer We now need the degasser and the transformer safety system, TSS The TSS transformer safety system is a stand alone assembly, controlling the level of oil in the transformer by a pressure sensor, which is installed on the transformer using transformer ports The system is equipped with a control cabinetRead More
Reagent cleaning of diesel fuel using AVS 150 vortex-layer device and UVR fuel, oil cleaning system GlobeCore engineers have developed a new system for desulphurization of diesel fuel and here, we will show you – how to reduce the sulfur content in diesel fuel – using purification reagents Flow chart of cleaning diesel fuel of sulfur consists of a tank with a volume of 1m3, a pump for pumping fuel fromRead More
Selective purification of oil fractionsProduction of oils involves many processes. Among those, selective purification of oil fractions is one of the most important. The process is based on extraction and removes tar, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other undesirable substances by solvents. Selective purification improves viscosity and temperature properties of the product, its color, lowers coking ability. Phenol is theRead More
Protection of tanks from corrosionCorrosion is one of the main factors of oil tank failure. Corrosion significantly decreases tank service life and safety. Speaking of steel tanks, they are prone to uniform, knife, crevice and pit corrosion. The rate is usually from 0.04 to 1.1 mm per year. Pit corrosion is very dangerous, since it can cause formation ofRead More
Flexible oil tanksOil storage is an important stage in its life cycle. Storage must be reliable, that is, prevent contact with oxygen and entry of various foreign objects. Contaminated oil is more prone to aging and should not be put into industrial equipment without treatment (filtration, degassing etc). This article deals with the subject of oil tanks:Read More
Tank FarmsUsually tanks at production area are placed in groups, called tank farms. The total capacity of one group consisting of aboveground storage tanks, as a rule, does not exceed 40,000 gl. For a group of underground tanks, the total capacity is not limited. Aboveground and semi-underground tanks require a barrier of solid earthen rampart orRead More
Tanks EquipmentSafe operation of tanks depends on the equipment that maintains, services and controls processes: filling and emptying of tanks; detecting the level of stored oil-product; sampling of petroleum product for laboratory analysis; cleaning and maintenance of tanks; oil-product heating; oil-product settling; dehydration; maintenance of safe pressure level inside the tank. Equipment of tanks is dividedRead More
Practical training on purification of diesel fuel In OldenburgJune 30 and July 1 the US representatives took part in a practical training on cleaning diesel fuel in Oldenburg. The training took place in the Oldenburg International Training Center that prepares specialists to operate oil purification and regeneration equipment. GlobeCore design department developed a unique technology implemented in the UVR units. It cleans andRead More
Non-Metallic Tanks for Oil-ProductsNon-metallic tanks are reservoirs for oil and oil products storage, made of synthetic, earth, stone, brick, concrete and reinforced concrete materials. The shape and design of such tanks can be very diverse. In most cases non-metallic tanks are designed to be in the ground, that is, subterranean or semi-subterranean. But there are also surface-mounted reservoirs.Read More
Individual Approach to Oil RecoveryTransformer oil – is a main isolator in transformer. In addition, it serves as a coolant. It entirely stabilizes electrical breakdown of transformer. However, its indispensability is dangerous – transformer oil is influenced by moisture and temperature, dissolved gases and various harmful particles that are accumulated in the process of aging. The oil also reactsRead More
Removal of Hydrogen Sulfide from Diesel Fuels: Current TechnologiesHydrogen sulfide in diesel fuel. Whether is it dangerous? Appearance and quality characteristics of diesel fuels depend on their physical and chemical composition. It is clear that it is largely determined by the composition of feedstock (oil), and the method used to produce the desired diesel fraction. Besides the quality aspect, there is also anRead More
Desulfurization of Diesel Fuels The chemical composition of any oil product is a mix of different elements. Here you have hydrocarbons, hydrogen, oxygen with nitrogen, and sulfur. It is clear that the presence of these and other elements is defined by the type of feedstock (petroleum oil), and the method of oil process. To produce diesel fuel, good forRead More
Fuel EconomyA significant increase in traffic, as well as restricted oil resources lead to raised prices on motor fuel. This tendency makes vehicle owners look for ways to reduce cost of “food for the iron horse.” Certainly the best way to preserve financial expenses is to economize. Today Internet shows a lot of information promising toRead More
Guests from Bulgaria visited GlobeCore office in OldenburgJune 1, 2016, GlobeCore head office held a regular presentation of our products. This time Bulgarian specialists attended GlobeCore’s presentation of the oil processing technology and maintenance of power transformers. GlobeCore lead engineer introduced the company’s history and the capabilities of equipment for: Filtration of mineral oils; Degassing of mineral oils; Regeneration of mineral oils;Read More
A Business Trip to Namibia June 1-2, GlobeCore employees visited Windhoek (Namibia) to hold several meetings with the representatives of the Namibian electricity sector. During these meetings, GlobeCore presented its units for filtration, vacuum degassing and regeneration of mineral oils and equipment designed for air-drying transformer solid insulation. The UVR regeneration unit caused particular interest. This equipment uses a uniqueRead More
Ecuador. Startup of CMM-12R plant in Andean highlands August 25, Ecuador (in. Quito) GlobeCore engineers commissioned the CMM-12R plant. The test run of the unit achieved outstanding dielectric loss tangent of 0.7% at 90°C (with initial value – 11%), it also increased breakdown voltage to 80 kV. Note that the CMM-12R plant has the following advantages: Round the clock reclamation of transformer oilRead More
Vehicle Fuel Purification According to Cleanliness StandardsTo assess the purity of fuels there are several indicators. These indicators are – maximum size of contaminants and water content (by percentage and weight in volume). Equipment operating manuals contain information on oil purity grade, filled into the equipment. Moreover, the purity grade must be specified in documentation during the entire route, starting fromRead More
A business opportunity: purification of contaminated diesel fuel Owning a business is a way of being self-sufficient and independent, and allows a degree of confidence in tomorrow. However, not all try to start a business, the reasons numerous: lack of starting capital, the risks involve, lack of knowledge in the field and many more. First complications arise at the stage of finding aRead More
Mineral Oil Processing EquipmentOxidation, contamination and other impurities accumulate in oil during operation, drastically reducing its quality. Oil processing equipment restores the original properties of oil, substantially reduces oxidation products and water – for oil to be reused for its intended purpose. The simple regeneration processes include: sedimentation and filtration; sedimentation, adsorptive purification and filtration; sedimentation, alkali treatment,Read More
Waste Oil Recycling Methods. Oil refining plant GlobeCoreAnnually tens of thousands of tons of waste synthetic and mineral oils are accumulated on the territories of each industrialized country. They are highly toxic, they have low level of biodegradability (10-30%) and by accumulating in the environment they disturb an ecological balance. Existing regulations require mandatory collecting and recycling of waste oils and inRead More
Used Oil Refinery UnitDifferent types of oil are used in various industries. And the more machinery use oil, the bigger is the problem of waste oil – its refinery or disposal. After its purification from mechanical and other impurities which accumulate during its operation – the oil can be used more than once. According to the degree ofRead More
Transformer Oil Purification The application of oil is very wide. It is used in transformers, oil circuit breakers, high-voltage capacitors and power cables. Oil in transformers – provides insulation, reduces heat, also fills the tank in oil circuit breakers. Continuous development of electrical engineering sets higher requirements to the purity of transformer oil. Experts agree that – serviceRead More
A seminar on mineral oils purification and regeneration in OldenburgApril, 21-22, 2016 the German GlobeCore office (Oldenburg) held a seminar on purification and regeneration of mineral oils. This event was attended by the representatives of Belgium, the UK and the Czech Republic. Let us remind you that GlobeCore Oldenburg operates a successful International Training Center, where anyone can take a course in using theRead More
Removal of Hydrogen Sulfide from DieselOrganic sulfur compounds are an integral component of crude oil. They do not disappear during the refining process even in case of thermal influence and can remain in petroleum products in various concentrations. Sulfur can be present in fuel in the form of the following compounds: hydrogen sulphide, elemental sulfur, mercaptans, sulfides, disulfides, thiophene, thiophaneRead More
The new CMM-RP sorbent reactivation unit In the first quarter of 2016, GlobeCore completed the project of developing and manufacturing of the new CMM-4RP waste sorbent reactivation unit. This product us designed for restoration of waste bleaching earth sorbents, used industrially for purification of oils, heavy fuel, diesel and other petrochemical products. The waste sorbent is loaded into invertible columns ofRead More
Middle East Electricity, 1-3 March 2016, DubaiDear colleagues, feel free to visit us at Dudai World Trade Centre, UAE We will present GlobeCore Oil Processing Equipment at Middle East Electricity – The World’s Largest Power Event Visit us at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE 1-3 March 2016, Stand No. S2E69, Sheikh Saeed Hall No. 2 Open daily 10 am – 6Read More
How to Remove Water and Mechanical Impurities from Diesel Fuel?The Contamination Process of oil products traces its roots to oil refineries and accelerates at each subsequent stage of the petroleum’s life cycle. The concentration of pollutants in an automobile fuel tank can reach up to between 0.04 to 0.06 g/kg (for gasoline) and 0.15 to 0.6 g/kg (for diesel fuel). It is also nearlyRead More
A Separator for Diesel FuelA separator is a device used for the removal of water and mechanical impurities from diesel fuels. Unwanted components can get into oil products many different ways. Among these are improper distillation and incorrect handling or storage as well as condensation occurring in equipment fuel tanks. Ues of contaminated diesel fuel is highly undesirable becauseRead More
The Vortex Layer Device (magnetic mill) The new GlobeCore Vortex Layer machine currently has quite a large amount of uses. The casing 1 is made of nonmagnetic material and has the form of a hollow cylinder. It is placed into the work-coil 2, which creates a rotating electromagnetic field. The work-coil is placed into the metallic jacket 3, to protect personnelRead More
Atmospheric air drier ‘Mohave Heat’ commissioned in Oman On 17 December commissioning of an automated Mohave Heat air drying unit was completed in Oman. This product is designed to dry atmospheric air to dew point of -50… -70ºС and to remove dust and particles. The unit is used while installing or repairing transformers. Some of the applications are: opening transformers draining oil fromRead More
Successful commissioning in Uganda On 3 December 2015, GlobeCore specialists successfully commissioned a CMM-4D unit in Uganda. This unit employs heat and vacuum to purify electrical insulation oils. The oil is finely dispersed in the vacuum chamber, where special activator filters increase the surface area of treatment. СММ-4D units can: purify transformer oil, removing particulate matter, water and gas;Read More