Viscosity control system0 pages
Viscochief MKII
Viscosity Control System
Fig. 1. Viscochief MKII – Viscosity Control System.
Application
The Viscochief MKII system is specifically designed for
installation in fuel oil conditioning systems to automatically
monitor and control fuel oil viscosity.
System concept
The key components of the Viscochief MKII
system are:
• EVT20 sensor.
• EPC50V control unit.
The Viscochief MKII components are designed for installation
in booster systems equipped with HEATPAC electric heaters
or steam/thermal oil heaters from Alfa Laval. Steam/thermal
oil heaters from other makers can also be used.
The Viscochief MKII system can also be used for upgrading
existing booster systems equipped, for example, with conventional capillary viscometers.
Features and benefits
Design features:
• No moving parts.
• Robust design.
• Full-flow measurement.
• Simultaneous display of viscosity and temperature.
• Dual fuel operation modes as standard.
• Control of complete changeover valve function for
changing DO to HFO and vice versa.
Customer benefits:
• Optimal burning efficiency.
• Prevention of engine damage.
• Ease of installation.
• Start-and-forget operation.
• Maintenance-free.
• Local and/or remote operation.
• High accuracy.