LUB UNIT
Commencement of Project: End Dec 2016
Completion Deadline: 2~3 weeks leadtime
The Plot:
Eplus have recently secure a project to build a test equipment consists of five in one hydraulic system which no one has done it yet. As a machine manufacturer, this project is to design and build a customised Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) OD Box. The customised HPU OD Box is to simulate and acquired the permissible leakage result from the seal.
The required leakage of the seal is approximately measured at 1.2 litres per hour. The leakage test result is measured from in between the seal and the shaft of the propeller which will undergo a series of test pressure ranging from fifty bar to two hundred and fifty bar. The leakage test is said to undergo in a harsher condition which simulate the engine room temperature ranging from 35 degree celsius to 50 degree celsius at a later stage as well.
The HPU OD Box is to incorporated a multi filtration system, a heat exchanger, a control panel, a 500 litres tank and a transfer tank. The multi filtration system ensure the cleanliness of the hydraulic oil inside the system thus prolonging the lifespan of the test equipment. The multi filtration system is one of the main reason we have overrun our competitor as most of them use two filtration system. The heat exchanger is install in a manner that the hot air is drawn inwards and thrown out vertically, dispersing into the 20 metres tall ceiling. The vertical installation of heat exchanger is to keep the test equipment in room temperature and also to keep the test equipment as compact as possible. The transfer tank acts as a automatic dispenser so that it eliminate the inefficiency of the work.
During our building stage, we encounter one key problem. As compactness was the theme of this project, we have had to design the heat exchanger facing upwards. Theoretically, it seems to work when we check with our supplier, practically the methodology was yet to be proven. After several round of discussion, we managed to conclude the outcome due to some critical finding from our supplier. After some time, the HPU OD Box is fully build,.We need to test run the machine in our factory before it can send over to customer's place for set up and commissioning. Along the way, we had some hiccups but all was resolved quickly.
Last but not least, as a machine builder, we also need to come up with a manual instruction so that our clients know how to operate the machine properly and effectively after the training is over.
Eplus have recently secure a project to build a test equipment consists of five in one hydraulic system which no one has done it yet. As a machine manufacturer, this project is to design and build a customised Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) OD Box. The customised HPU OD Box is to simulate and acquired the permissible leakage result from the seal.
The required leakage of the seal is approximately measured at 1.2 litres per hour. The leakage test result is measured from in between the seal and the shaft of the propeller which will undergo a series of test pressure ranging from fifty bar to two hundred and fifty bar. The leakage test is said to undergo in a harsher condition which simulate the engine room temperature ranging from 35 degree celsius to 50 degree celsius at a later stage as well.
The HPU OD Box is to incorporated a multi filtration system, a heat exchanger, a control panel, a 500 litres tank and a transfer tank. The multi filtration system ensure the cleanliness of the hydraulic oil inside the system thus prolonging the lifespan of the test equipment. The multi filtration system is one of the main reason we have overrun our competitor as most of them use two filtration system. The heat exchanger is install in a manner that the hot air is drawn inwards and thrown out vertically, dispersing into the 20 metres tall ceiling. The vertical installation of heat exchanger is to keep the test equipment in room temperature and also to keep the test equipment as compact as possible. The transfer tank acts as a automatic dispenser so that it eliminate the inefficiency of the work.
During our building stage, we encounter one key problem. As compactness was the theme of this project, we have had to design the heat exchanger facing upwards. Theoretically, it seems to work when we check with our supplier, practically the methodology was yet to be proven. After several round of discussion, we managed to conclude the outcome due to some critical finding from our supplier. After some time, the HPU OD Box is fully build,.We need to test run the machine in our factory before it can send over to customer's place for set up and commissioning. Along the way, we had some hiccups but all was resolved quickly.
Last but not least, as a machine builder, we also need to come up with a manual instruction so that our clients know how to operate the machine properly and effectively after the training is over.
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