NIRMAL®

Generating Efficiency.
Transforming Businesses
 Innovation meets inspiration at
Nirmal. With oil filtration and
regeneration system that are
designed to enhance performance
and generate efficiency. Experience
the cutting-edge of technology
with the industry leaders to power
your business ahead.

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A Legacy of Excellence
Nirmal is part of Fowler Westrup, established in 2000 as a
joint venture between John Fowler (India) Pvt. Limited and
Westrup A/s, Denmark. We are the leading providers of oil
filtration and regeneration systems for clients worldwide.
Our agricultural and post-harvest division creates solutions
state of the art equipment such as silos, rice millers and
colour sorters.
Expertise meets experience
Fowler Westrup carries out a thorough study of the client's
requirement recommends solutions, creates customized
designs, implements the solution and even trains personnel
to operate and maintain the systems. Most importantly, we
support them fully incorporating our system seamlessly into
Equipped to Perform
Our modern manufacturing facility is located at Bangalore,
India. Spread across a sprawling 20-acre area, it is
equipped with state of the art equipment and advanced
design setups. Housed in the facility are six bays with
massive material handling capability as well as machinery.
There’s also a dedicated bay exclusively for filtration
Our solutions are earmarked with characteristic efficiency,
quality and reliability that have become the cornerstone of
our products. Our people skills and capabilities are
continuously upgraded to meet world-class benchmarks.
Processes such as Six Sigma and Total Quality
Management have contributed immensely to the enable
productivity, reliability and punctuality.
customer's existing infrastructure.All of the above features
are backed up by excellent after-sales service provided by
Fowler Westrup's widely spread dealer network and ready
availability of spares.
equipment. It also incorporates a well-equipped R&D
centre, quality control lab as well as the final assembly and
testing facilities. Every single touch point designed to
ensure quality and performance that adheres to
international standards.
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“Nirmal®” Oil Filtration
& Regeneration Systems
Transformer Oil
All high capacity transformers in use today have to cope with
voltages in excess of 400kv. Therefore it becomes imperative
to maintain optimal insulation properties of the transformer
oils by rigid control over moisture, dissolved gases and
particulate contamination.Transformer oil is in an environment
that lead to degradation in its desired properties and even in
a proactive maintenance program, transformer oil will lose its
insulation & cooling properties over a period of time. The
rating requirements and drive to tighter tolerances of modern
transformers and electrical apparatus results in greater
electrical stress in insulating material and fluids. To handle
these stresses, oils are required to have better dielectric
strength, and also lower residual water content must be
maintained to reduce the speed of oil ageing . The periodic
and proper treatment of these insulating fluids will result in the
improvement of properties of the entire insulating system of
power transformers and will extend the effective lifetime of the
asset.
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Function of Oil in Electrical Equipment Contaminants of Oil
• Used as cooling media • Solid particles like rust, scale, dust and fibers.

• Used as dielectric media • Generation of carbon particles due to ageing in switchgears

• To isolate winding from atmosphere • Oil absorbs moisture resulting in free and dissolved water.

• To quench the arc • Absorption of air.

• Absorption of gases.

• Sludge formation.

• Increase in acidity level.

Effects of Contaminants of Oil

Physical Chemical Electrical

• Increase in acidity • Low di - Electric strength
• Colour not clear, turbid, hazy
• Neutralization value • Low resistivity
• Low interfacial tension
• Increase in tan delta value.
• Decrease in flash point

• Change in density

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Transformer Oil Filtration Machine
Standard Machine
These machines are known as “JTM Series”. these machines are used for small capacity transformers mainly for “Distribution
Tranformers” these machines are offfered in capacity range of 50 GPH - 500 GPH.

JTM Machine Features

• Improves dielectric strength of the Transformer oil from • Centralized control panel (Fuse less panel using
20 Kv to 50 Kv & above MCCBs, MCBs, MPCBs)

• Imported filter cartridge for better performance. • Pair of good quality wire braided 1OO R1 hoses,

• Mounting options like mobile, semi-mobile (with castor 10 metres long with end fittings
wheel) and skid
• Powder coated outer panels and internal parts spray
• Major pipe connections are made of wire braided painted withPU paint
hoses
• Temperature gauge, vacuum gauge, compound gauge
• Ball valves with SS balls and Teflon seatings
• Safety relief valves

NOTE: The parameters shown confirm to IS & IEC standards

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High Vacuum Machines
High Vacuum machines are used for large capacity transformers known as “Power Transformers”. This series has three
models namely

• Medium Vacuum (JMHV) • High Vacuum (JHV) • Ultra high vacuum (JHVR)

THe techinical para meters indicated in the below table which differenciates between the models. The capacity range is
from 500 LPH - 15,000 LPH

Description Models

JMHV JHV JHVR

Vacuum Level at Final Oil Run Through (in torr) <3 <1 <0.5

A. Unprocessed Oil Quality

1. Water content (Max) ppm 50 50 50
2. Gas content (Max) % vol 10 10 10
3. Breakdown voltage Kv (min) 20 20 20

B. Oil Quality After Single Circulation

1. Water content (Max) ppm 20 6 3
2. Gas content (Max) % vol 2 0.5 0.1
3. Breakdown voltage Kv (min) 50 60 65

C. Oil Quality After Three To Five Circulations

1. Water content (Max) ppm 10 3 2
2. Gas content (Max) % vol 1 0.1 0.05
3. Breakdown voltage Kv (min) 60 70 75

* The above values indicated are under factory test conditions. And may vary according to site conditions.
* Stationary truck mounted and Mobile configurations available.
* The parameters shown confirm to IS & IEC standards

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 Machine Sel

standard Machine
Description

Oil Filtration for

Application
Distribution Transformer

Model JTM JMHV

Range 50 GPH - 500 GPH

Oil parameters Used Oil

3 - 5 Pass 2 - 3 Pass

Water Content ( ppm) 200 - 20

Gas content (%) 10 - 2

Breakdown Voltage (Kv) 15 50 kV 50

Appearance Cloudy Brown - -

Colour 5 - -

Interfacial Tension @27 Degree C (N/m) 0.02 - -

Neutralisation value (mg KOH/g oil) 0.5 - -

Resistivity @27 Degree C (ohm-cm) 1.0 X 1012 - -

Resistivity @90 Degree C (ohm-cm) 0.1 X 1012 - -

Tan Delta @90 Degree C 1 - -

Mounting Options Stationary (Skid) Sem

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 ection Chart

Higher Vacuum Machine Regeneration Machine

Oil Filtration for

To Reclaim Used Oil
Power Transformer

V JHV JHVR JTORS

500 LPH - 15,000 LPH 400 LPH - 5000 LPH

PROCESSED OIL QUALITY

3 - 5 Pass 2 - 3 Pass 3 - 5 Pass 2 - 3 Pass 3 - 5 Pass 5 Pass

10 6 3 3 2 5

1 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.1

60 60 70 65 75 70

- - - - - Sparkling clear and transparent

- - - - - 0.5

- - - - - 0.04

- - - - - 0.03

- - - - - 1500 X 1012

- - - - - 35 X 10 12

- - - - - 0.002

mi Mobile / Mobile / Truck Mounted Stationary (skid) / Mobile type

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Accessories
Transformer Evacuation System

Transformer Evacuation System are required for evacuation of
transformers before filling the new filtered oil.
Transformer evacuation systems are classified based on the
type of mounting of the system like
Transformer evacuation systems are further classified based
on the capacity of the system ranging from 10 cub.mtr/hr to
2500 cub.mtr/hr.

• Skid (stationary) Mounted

• Semi-Mobile type (Castor Wheel mounted)

Oil Storage Tank

Transformer oil storage tanks are required to store Transformer Oil storage tanks are further classified based on
contaminated / clean oil so that the same can be used as and the capacity (Volume) of the tank ranging from 1000 Liters to
when it is required . 90000 Liters.

Transformer oil storage tanks are classified based on the type

of mounting of the tank as mentioned bellow

• Skid (stationary) Mounted

• Trailer Mounted

• Truck Mounted

• Vertical Mounted

Oil Transfer System

A trolley mounted transfer pump is provided for transfer of Oil transfer systems are further classified based on the flow
transformer oil from one transformer or storage tank or oil drum
rate / capacity of the system ranging from
to another transformer/tank.
100 LPH to 25000 LPH.
It consists of positive displacement gear pump, magnetic
strainer, control cabinet, inlet and outlets isolation valves and
oil hoses. flow meter will be available as optional item.

Oil transfer systems are classified based on the type of

mounting of the system. Following are the types of mounting.

• Skid (stationary) Mounted

• Semi-Mobile type (Castor Wheel mounted)

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Lube Oil Filtration Machine
The Lube oil filtration machine is used for purifying the various
types of turbine and hydraulic oil used in the machines of the
power plant viz turbine, generators etc.
This machine conditions lube oil of grade ISO - VG - 32, ISO -
VG - 46 & ISO- VG -68 and enhance the parameters of oil by
reducing the water content from 2000 ppm to 5 ppm apart
from separating (removes) the free water, sludge and carbon
from lube oil.
This machine mainly consists of two parts.
• Centrifuge
• Filtration and vacuum system
This Lube oil filtration machine is also used for purifying the
hydraulic oil grade ISO-VG-46 used to clean the hydraulic
cylinders.
For testing power packs, fresh hydraulic oil is required in every
cycle with good particle cleanliness and water content less
than 50 ppm. This machine consists of 3 stage filtration with
heating and degassing vacuum system.
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Regeneration Systems
Regeneration is the restoration of used oil to virgin oil
specifications, or even higher. Fowler Westrup regeneration
systems have a reactivation feature which enables special
environmental friendly media to be reused several hundred
times before recharging the system with new media. Our
optimized regeneration system uses dual banks of
regeneration columns which provide for continuous operation
of the system by regenerating oil in one bank while reactivating
the media in the other bank.
Transformer Oil Regeneration System
All high capacity transformers in use today have to cope with
voltages in excess of 400 Kv. Therefore it becomes imperative to
maintain optimal insulation properties of the transformer oils by
rigid control over moisture, dissolved gases, particulative
contamination and acidity. Transformer oil deteriorates with time
and the decay begins the moment the transformer oil is shipped
from manufacturer's factory. High temperatures, the presence
of oxygen and water, the catalytic action of the materials within
the transformer, all combine to result in oxidation and cracking
of the transformer oil. The by-products of this oxidative process
are acidic in nature which results in an ever increasing rate of
deterioration of the transformer and its oil.
This type of contaminated oil can be reused if the oxidized
products are completely eliminated. It cannot be filtered
through normal thermo-vacuum filtration process and hence
has to be discarded or can be re-used using the regeneration
technique developed by us.
Transformer oil when properly maintained can give practically
unlimited extension of life. Only a limited percentage of the
crude available is used for conversion to transformer oil. Hence
it is our responsibility to preserve the life of the most precious
asset in today's world–"Oil". All high capacity transformers in
Regeneration is the greenest technology offered today and It
is a revolution in the oil filtration industry where the resultant
savings for the user in terms of investment and oil is enormous.
Fowler Westrup carries out a through study of the client's
requirement, recommends solutions, creates customized
designs, implements the solution and even trains personnel to
operate and maintain the systems. Most importantly, we
support them fully incorporating our system seamlessly into
customer's existing infrastructure.
use today have to cope with voltages in excess of 400 Kv.
Therefore it becomes imperative to maintain optimal insulation
properties of the transformer oils by rigid control over moisture,
dissolved gases, particulative contamination and acidity.
Transformer oil deteriorates with time and the decay begins the
moment the transformer oil is shipped from manufacturer's
factory. High temperatures, the presence of oxygen and water,
the catalytic action of the materials within the transformer, all
combine to result in oxidation and cracking of the transformer
oil. The by-products of this oxidative process are acidic in
nature which results in an ever increasing rate of deterioration of
the transformer and its oil.
This type of contaminated oil can be reused if the oxidized
products are completely eliminated. It cannot be filtered
through normal thermo- vacuum filtration process and hence
has to be discarded or can be re-used using the regeneration
technique developed by us.
Transformer oil when properly maintained can give practically
unlimited extension of life. Only a limited percentage of the
crude available is used for conversion to transformer oil. Hence
it is our responsibility to preserve the life of the most precious
asset in today's world–"Oil".
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 Parameter Unit Used Oil After Regeneration

Appearance Cloudy Brown Sparkling, Clear and Transparent

Colour 3.5 0.5

Breakdown Voltage kv 20 70
Gas Content % 10 0.5
Interfacial Tension @ 270c N/m 0.02 0.04
Neutralisation Value mg KOH/g oil 0.5 0.03
Resistivity @ 270c ohm - cm 1.0 X 1012 1500 X 1012
Resistivity @ 900c ohm - cm 0.1 X 1012 35 X 1012

Tan Delta @ 900c 1.0 0.002

Water Content ppm 5
200

Lubricating Oil Regeneration system

It is a well known fact that different types and grades of oils like
engine oil, lube oil, hydraulic oil, turbine oil etc. used by various
sectors gets contaminated during the course of time due to
different factors. As a standard practice in many organizations,
these oils are discarded and replaced with new oil during
regular / periodic maintenance. If the carbon content present
in these oils are removed by distillation process, then it is
called as distilled lube oil (base oil). However such oils have a
stinking odour and are brown in colour.
Fowler Westrup has designed an advanced machine that
removes the odour from the distilled lube oil, apart from a
drastic improvement in colour. This machine serves as an
economical alternative to hydrogen treatment/clay processing
plants and is extremely cost effective.
Processing the distilled lube oil through our regeneration
system results in oil that is stable against oxidation over any
measured timescale. This increase in shelf life is an added
benefit compared to the existing clay polishing system.
Furthermore the viscosity index is not degraded due to
passing of oil in our regeneration system.

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 Regeneration Cycle Applications
• Transformer or Oil tank • Transformer Oil

• Heat and Pre-filter • Lubricating Oil

• Adsorbent media in columns • Hydraulic Oil

• Fine filtration • Engine Oil

• Vacuum degasification and dehydration • Cable Oil

• After filter

Features Benefits
• Advanced design with superior quality • Life extension of a limited resource

• Stationary & mobile configurations • Economically advantageous

• Reusable Media • Extended life of expensive capital equipment

• Rejuvenates the life of oil and makes it an asset • Minimal running cost

• Manual /fully automatic with SCADA system • Huge savings due to media re-activation

• Fully customizable with flow rate ranging from 500 • Fully customizable
LPH to 6000 LPH & above
• Futuristic technology for online / offline applications

• Tests carried out at CPRI Bangalore, India.

• The parameters confirm to Indian & International standards.

• Results under test conditions.

Parameter Unit Before Regen (Distilled Use Oil) After Regen

Appearance Cloudy Brown Sparkling, Clear

Colour 4.0 2

Odour Smell Stinking Odourless

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