Introduction
Yateks’ YOL online oil monitoring system has been successfully applied to the oil flushing machine cleaning line of a leading ship power core equipment manufacturer. The system was installed, commissioned, and put into operation, helping the customer achieve real-time oil cleanliness monitoring during the pipeline flushing process.
This successful project demonstrates Yateks’ capability in delivering reliable online oil monitoring solutions for the shipbuilding industry, where equipment reliability, stability, and process control are critical.
The Challenge: Traditional Oil Flushing Is Slow and Costly
During shipbuilding, after the lubricating oil pipeline system is installed, the entire equipment pipeline must be flushed with cleaning oil. Drilling, welding, and other processing steps inside the pipeline generate a large amount of contaminants, which must be repeatedly washed and filtered.
In traditional operations, workers must:
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Take offline oil samples
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Send samples for laboratory testing
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Wait for cleanliness results
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Decide whether to continue flushing
This “sample—wait—retest” serial mode creates several problems:
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High cleaning oil consumption
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Long flushing cycles
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Difficulty controlling the time window for pipeline cleanliness to meet standards
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Delayed decision-making based on offline data
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Increased labor and downtime
The Solution: Yateks YOL Online Oil Monitoring System
To solve these pain points, Yateks customized a YOL online oil monitoring solution for the customer’s oil flushing machine cleaning line.
System Configuration
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Sensor: YFJ-4 Plus online oil particle counter + pump + built-in pressure reducing valve
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Integrated display screen
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Shock absorber
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Alarm light
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Withstands on-site oil temperatures up to 60°C
Installation Location
The YOL equipment is installed at a key node of the return oil pipeline of the oil flushing machine cleaning line. It continuously collects cleaning oil cleanliness data in real time.
Key Benefit
Operators can visually judge whether pipeline flushing has met cleanliness standards directly on the display screen—without stopping the machine for sampling.
Installation and Implementation
Yateks’ technical service team went deep into the customer’s production site and customized the installation according to the original pipeline layout.
Customized Components
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Tee flange fittings
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High-pressure ball valves
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Adapter joints
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Return oil pipeline connection: G1/4 interface seamlessly connected to M14×1.5mm specification
After connection, the YOL equipment passed power-on testing with stable operation, normal performance, and parameter settings fully meeting customer requirements. The equipment successfully passed on-site acceptance.
Customer Recognition: Trusted by an Industry Benchmark
The customer is a core manufacturer in China’s ship power equipment field, with extremely strict requirements for the reliability and stability of supporting equipment.
The successful application of Yateks YOL equipment on the oil flushing machine cleaning line helped the customer achieve:
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Inspect while flushing — real-time cleanliness data during the flushing process
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Stop when standards are met — no unnecessary flushing time
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Shorter oil flushing cycles
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Lower cleaning oil consumption
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Real-time data replacing empirical judgment
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Upgraded cleanliness control from “post-testing” to “process controllability”
Why Choose Yateks YOL Online Oil Monitoring System?
1. Real-Time Oil Cleanliness Monitoring
Continuous online data collection replaces offline sampling and waiting.
2. Reliable in Harsh Shipbuilding Environments
The system is designed to withstand high oil temperatures and complex working conditions.
3. Customized Installation
Yateks provides tailored connectors, valves, and fittings to match existing pipeline layouts.
4. Faster Decision-Making
Operators can immediately see whether cleanliness standards are met.
5. Cost Savings
Reduced cleaning oil consumption and shorter flushing cycles lower overall production costs.
6. Proven in Shipbuilding
Successfully applied by a leading ship power equipment manufacturer.
Applications
Yateks YOL online oil monitoring system is suitable for:
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Shipbuilding oil flushing machine cleaning lines
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Ship lubricating oil pipeline flushing
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Hydraulic system cleanliness monitoring
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Industrial oil flushing and filtration systems
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Power equipment oil monitoring
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Heavy machinery lubrication systems
FAQ
What is a YOL online oil monitoring system?
A YOL online oil monitoring system is a real-time oil cleanliness monitoring device that continuously measures oil contamination levels without requiring offline sampling.
How does online oil monitoring help shipbuilding oil flushing?
It allows operators to monitor cleanliness during flushing, so they can stop when standards are met instead of waiting for offline lab results.
What are the benefits of Yateks YOL online oil monitoring?
Key benefits include shorter flushing cycles, lower cleaning oil consumption, real-time decision-making, and process-controlled cleanliness.
Can the system be customized for existing pipelines?
Yes. Yateks provides customized tee flange fittings, high-pressure ball valves, and adapter joints to match different pipeline layouts.
What temperature can the YOL system withstand?
The system can withstand on-site oil temperatures up to 60°C.
Conclusion
The successful application of the Yateks YOL online oil monitoring system in a shipbuilding oil flushing machine cleaning line proves its value in real industrial environments. By enabling real-time oil cleanliness monitoring, Yateks helps shipbuilders shorten flushing cycles, reduce oil waste, and achieve more reliable process control.
Looking for an online oil monitoring solution for your shipbuilding or industrial oil flushing system? Contact Yateks today.
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Request a quote
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Discuss your oil flushing application
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