Application of Candle Filters on Offshore Platforms

RKSfluid® manufactures various types of filtration products, including Candle Filters, Basket Filters, and Automatic Backwash Filters, providing customers with comprehensive and customized solid-liquid separation solutions.

Offshore platforms, which are elevated truss structures built above the sea surface, are primarily used for production and other marine operations. During these processes, large volumes of liquids need to be treated — such as seawater desalination, lubrication oil filtration, and fuel purification. Candle filters play a vital role in these applications, improving operational efficiency while enhancing safety and environmental protection.

Seawater Desalination

Candle filters are used to remove salts, organic matter, and microorganisms from seawater, enabling efficient desalination. This is essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of both domestic and industrial water supplies on offshore platforms.

Lubricating Oil and Fuel Filtration

In the power systems of ships and offshore platforms, the cleanliness of lubricating oil and fuel directly affects equipment performance and service life. Candle filters effectively remove solid particles and moisture from these fluids, maintaining system cleanliness, reducing maintenance costs, extending equipment lifespan, and minimizing downtime caused by failures.

Wastewater Treatment

Offshore platforms generate large amounts of wastewater containing harmful substances and solid impurities during operation. Candle filters can be used for both pre-treatment and advanced purification, removing contaminants and suspended particles to meet environmental discharge standards and support sustainable offshore operations.