Donaldson Delivers

Bulk Fuel and Lube

Filtration Product Guide

Clean. Protect.
Polish.
™
 Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems

For filtration challenges

downstream of the refinery,
from delivery to the bulk tank
right up to the final point of use

Filter Selection 6

Single-Pass Filtration 7

Clean
Filters and Filter Heads 8
Manifold Assemblies 9

Protect
Breather and Air Reservoir Vent 10

Polish
Point-of-Use Filters
and Filter Heads 11

System Design
Understanding ISO Codes 12
Temperature and Viscosity 13
Flow Rate and Pressure 14
System Sizing 15

Contact Us 16

2 Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems

Why Filter Bulk Fluids?
The sophistication of today’s equipment, such as the increase in
injection pressures on diesel engines, requires higher cleanliness
levels than ever before.

Donaldson bulk filtration systems can save on costly component

replacement and minimize equipment and vehicle downtime.
In short, Donaldson reduces your total cost of ownership.

Typical storage tank contaminated with

dirt, water and microbial growth
Fuels and oils are
transported from the
refinery to the bulk tank
storage site by truck, rail Contaminants
or pipeline.
and water are the
enemies of fuels
and lubricants,
robbing vehicles
and equipment of
From there it is loaded
into another truck and
performance and
delivered to your site. longevity.
Removing contaminants with
bulk filtration prior to pumping
fluids into equipment allows
Once in storage at your on-board filtration systems
site, it can either be
to do their job better, while
transferred to smaller
tanks or dispensed supporting the advanced system
directly into equipment.
technology required to meet
new regulations.

Each time fluids are

transferred, more
contamination can
be introduced.
Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems 3
 Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems

Clean. Protect. Polish.

Donaldson single-pass filtration Water absorbing filters, T.R.A.P.™ Because unstable fluids and the
1 on the inlet reduces the risk of 2 breathers and Active Reservoir 3 tank itself can be a source of
contamination in bulk storage Vent™ (ARV) products reduce the contamination, final filtration on the
tanks and helps maintain desired risk of moisture and contaminants entering outlet with Donaldson filters ensures that
cleanliness levels. a bulk storage tank so that fluids are kept targeted ISO cleanliness levels are achieved.
clean and dry. Used together, they’ll help
Compact and easy to replace, Donaldson guard fluids from free water, airborne
filters are an important line of defense contamination and microbial growth for as
in maintaining fluid quality, and can be long as they stay in storage.
configured for high flow rates while
minimizing pressure drop.

T.R.A.P.™

ARV

Fuels/oils with contaminants and water

4 Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems

 Donaldson Delivers

Superior
Bulk Fluid
Filtration
Reduced downtime

Lower total cost of

3 ownership

Modular solutions

Custom designs

Compact installation

Low installation costs

Easily serviced

Easily shipped
Clean, dry fuels/oils
Variable flow rates

Minimal pressure drop

Material compatibility

Clean. Protect. Polish.

™ Low inventory costs

Global presence

Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems 5

 Choosing the Right Filter

Choosing the Ideal Filters for Your System

Doesn’t Need to be Complicated
Just remember a few key principles:
Fluid viscosity plays an important role in restricting the flow through
filters. It’s crucial to select the proper filter to maintain adequate
flow and avoid excessive pressure drops (see page 13 for viscosity data).
Donaldson Delivers
Selecting the right micron rating to achieve targeted ISO cleanliness
without overbuilding the system will help avoid unnecessary cost. Water
Different types of oil have different properties. Choose a filter with Detection
the most compatible media-to-fluid properties.
Are your bulk
fluids passing

Common Industry large amounts

of free water
ISO Cleanliness downstream –

Ratings contaminating
vehicles and equipment?

ISO 22/21/18 ISO 18/16/13 ISO 16/14/11 ISO 14/13/11 Water detection filters and
systems, constructed with
super absorbent media, will
help you prevent downstream
contamination. Installation of
Donaldson’s water absorbing
Typical Target rating for Target rating Target rating for
filter (P570248) will stop
cleanliness of heavy gear/ for hydraulic/ diesel fuel
delivered fluids engine oils transmission oils flow if large amounts of free
water are detected in your
Target ISO fluids. Designing systems
Typical Fluid Applications Viscosity Cleanliness FILTERS
Diesel Fuel 0-100 cSt 14/13/11 P568666 with water detection filters
requires careful sizing
Transmission Oil 0-500 cSt 16/14/13 P568665
Hydraulic Oil considerations. A Donaldson
Glycols <150°F
Hydraulic Based Water Emulsions specialist will assist in
Engine Lube Oils 0-6000 cSt 18/16/13 P568664 configuring a system that
Gear Oils
Glycols
Phosphate Esters
meets your specific needs for
flow and pressure drop.

6 Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems

 Single Pass Filtration

Designed for Systems of any Size,

with Minimal Pressure Drop
Donaldson bulk assemblies are manufactured and piped in parallel
flow configurations to reduce pressure drop across the assembly,
providing single-pass filtration performance, resulting in the
targeted fluid cleanliness.

Donaldson Delivers

Material
Compatibility
Donaldson bulk heads are
constructed of aluminum
with steel inserts to prevent
excessive metal-to-metal
bonding, or galling, between
the head and the filter.
The flow is split between the two Fluids pass through the media and
filters shown. Half of the flow cleanliness targets are achieved in a
travels through the first filter and single pass.
Viton® seals are used in all
the remaining flow travels through designs (unless otherwise
the second filter. Flow does
not travel through both filters in
specified) to maintain
sequence. compatibility with most
fluids.

Manifolds are constructed

of painted carbon steel
pipe with SAE 150 flanges.
Manifolds are used to plumb
together multiple dual heads
(P568583) to handle high
flow rates.

Clean fluid is pushed out of the

filter, through the head and out into Viton is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont
de Nemours and Company.
storage or for use.
Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems 7
 Clean

Filters and Filter Heads Clean fuels and oils on the inlet side to maintain cleanliness levels in
bulk storage tanks. These products can also be used on the outlet side.
Target ISO
FILTERS Typical Fluid Applications Max. Working Pressure Rated Static Burst Max. Flow Range Operating Temperature Cleanliness ISO Filter Efficiency

P568664 Engine Oil and Gear Oil 18/16/13 25 micron@Beta 2000

P568665 Transmission Oil and Hydraulic Oil 16/14/11 7 micron @Beta 2000
350 PSI/24.1 Bar 800 PSI/55.2 Bar 65 gpm/246 lpm -40°F-190°F/-40°C -88°C
P568666 All Fuels 14/13/11 4 micron@Beta 2000

P570248 Water-Absorbing for Ethanol-Free Fluids* 20 micron@Beta 2000

*Designed with expanding media that prevents water from entering storage or equipment tanks. Not recommended for contamination removal.

P568664 P568666

119.4
4.70
[4.70]

P568665 P570248

361.7
14.24
[14.24]

FILTER Filter
HEADS Quantity Mounting Connection Max. Working Pressure Rated Static Burst Max. Flow Range
P570329 1 SAE-20 O-Ring 65 gpm/246 lpm

P570330 1 1 1/4" NPT 350 PSI/24 Bar 800 PSI/55 Bar 65 gpm/246 lpm P570329
127
P568583 2 1 1/2" SAE 4-Bolt 125 gpm/473 lpm [5.00]
39.6 39.1
35 [1.54]
[1.56] [1.38]
All Filter Heads
FLOW RATE - LITERS PER MINUTE
FLOW RATE - LITERS PER MINUTE
150

450
225

300

380

23.9
7575

150

450
225

300

380

8 47.8 [.94]
8 .50 [1.88]
7
- BAR

.50
- PSI

7
- BAR

6
- PSI

.40
6
.40
DROP
DROP

5
DROP
DROP

5
4 .30
4 .30
PRESSURE
PRESSURE

3
PRESSURE
PRESSURE

.20
3
2 .20 Rotate clockwise to
2 .10 install filter. 2" clearance
Company,

1 .10 necessary to change

Company,

1
0 filter
C Donaldson
120
8080

100
2020

0
6060
0 0

4040

C Donaldson
120
100

FLOW RATE - GALLONS PER MINUTE

FLOW RATE - GALLONS PER MINUTE

P570329 & P570330 P568583

P570329 & P570330 P568583
300.7
[11.84]
50.8 127.8 203.2
50.8
P570330
P568583 [2.00] [5.03] [8.00]
[2.00]
127.8
14.2 [5.03]
[.56] 40.1 39.1
35
[1.58] [1.38] [1.54]
57.7
[2.27] 71.6
[2.82]
23.9
47.8 [.94]
[1.88]

8 Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems

 Clean

Manifold Assemblies

Filter
MANIFOLDS Quantity Mounting Connection Max. Flow Range

P561880 4 2" 150 Flange 250 gpm/946 lpm

P568932 8 4" ANSI 150 Flange 500 gpm/1893 lpm

P568933 10 4" ANSI 150 Flange 600 gpm/2271 lpm

P561880 P568932 P568933

569.5 621 621

[22.42] [24.45] [24.45]

444.5
[17.5]

784.4
[30.88]

944.4
[37.18]

ANSI 150 FLANGE ANSI 150 FLANGE

4" BORE 4" BORE

Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems 9

 Protect

Protect Your Investment While

It’s in Storage
The Donaldson T.R.A.P.™1 breather reduces the risk of dust and
moisture entering storage tanks from the vent while allowing high
flow rates of fluid into and out of the tank.

Protect fluids in storage from moisture with Active Reservoir Vent™

(ARV). It draws moisture from fluids with dry
compressed air2.
Thermally Reactive Advanced Protection
1

Compressed air and power not provided by Donaldson

2

An ARV blows a blanket of dry air over fluids in ARV

storage to remove free and emulsified water.
Flow
Rate Recommended Maximum Mounting
ARV (scfm) Reservoir Size Height Width Depth Weight Medium Connection Electrical Requirements
P568790 3 10,000 Gal/37,900 Liters 14"/355 mm 15 lbs/7 kg
12"/300 mm 5"/127 mm Compressed Air/Nitrogen 1/2" NPTF 110 V/50-60 Hz AC, Approx.4W
P568791 10 30,000 Gal/113,700 Liters 35"/889 mm 33 lbs/15 kg

T.R.A.P.™ breathers prevent dirt and moisture from

entering storage tanks from the vent, resulting in
cleaner, drier air.
T.R.A.P.
BREATHER Max.Flow Range Filter Efficiency Replacement filter Connection

X920006 500 gpm/1893 Ipm >97% at 3 micron P923075 1.5" NPT Female

How a T.R.A.P.™ Breather Works

T.R.A.P.™

Intake Cycle (Inhalation)

TRAPPED MOISTURE 1 The circuit “breathes in” air containing moisture
vapor.

2 The T.R.A.P. breather strips moisture and

particulate from the incoming air, allowing only
2 D
3 clean, dry air to enter the circuit.
MOIST AIR
RY

Outflow Cycle (Exhalation)

A IR

DR Y AIR
MOIST AIR

3 During the “exhalation” cycle, the T.R.A.P.

breather allows unrestricted airflow outward.

4 4 The outflow of dry air picks up the moisture

1 collected by the T.R.A.P. breather during intake,
and “blows it back out” – fully regenerating the
T.R.A.P. breather’s water-holding capacity.

10 Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems

 Polish

Designed for High

Pressure Delivery
Systems out of Bulk
Storage Tanks
Point-of-use products “polish”
or remove any contaminants
that may have been picked up in
storage or during final transfer.
Heads, filters and manifolds
FLOW RATE - LITERS PER MINUTE
highlighted in the “Clean” section

225
150

190
115
40

75

PRESSURE DROP - BAR

PRESSURE DROP - PSI

20
(on pages 8-9) are also used to 15 1.0

polish fluids as they come out 10

.50

of storage. For higher-pressure

5

delivery systems refer to the

0

20
10

50
40

60
30

Rotate clockwise
products below.
FLOW RATE - GALLONS PER MINUTE
to install filter
P565185 P565183 P565184 2" clearance
necessary to
change filter

POINT-OF- Typical Fluid Applications Element Max. Working

USE FILTERS Collapse Rating Pressure Rated Static Burst Max. Flow Range Operating Temperature Micron Seals

P565184 4

P565185 For Hydraulic, Gear, Transmission and Engine Oils 7 Viton®

P565183 15

P569826 300 PSI/20 Bar 800 PSI/55 Bar 1700 PSI/117 Bar 50 gpm/189 lpm -20°F-250°F/-29°C-121° 2

P569824 5
For Skydrol® EPDM
P569823 8

P569825 14

POINT-OF-
USE FILTER Max. Working Filter Compatible
Pressure Rated Static Burst Max. Flow Range Quantity Operating Temperature Material Filters Mounting Connection
HEADS
Single Head SAE-16
P566023 O-Ring
P565183
Aluminum head
P565184 Single Head with 50
with Viton seals
P566024 P565185 PSI //3.5 Bar Bypass
SAE-16 O-Ring
800 PSI/55 Bar 1700 PSI/117 Bar 50 gpm/189 lpm 1 -40DF-250DF/-40DC-121 DC
Single Head SAE-16
P569830 P569826 O-Ring
Aluminum head
P569824
with EPDM seals Single Head with 50
P569823
P569831 114 for Skydrol® PSI //3.5 Bar Bypass
[4.50] P569825
40
SAE-16 O-Ring
35 35
[1.56] [1.38] [1.38]
114
[4.50]
40 35 35
[1.56] [1.38] [1.38]

17.5
35 [.69]
[1.38]

17.5
35 [.69]
[1.38]

Metal housings and plastic point-of-use

filters are both single-use and are easily
separated for recycling.

Skydrol is a registered trademark of Solutia Inc.

Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems 11

 Understanding ISO Codes

Achieving the Target Cleanliness

Data Necessary for
of a Fluid Sizing Filtration
Systems
ISO 4406 contamination codes consist of three numbers
corresponding to the number of particles of 4 microns and larger, 6
Fluid usage
microns and larger, and 14 microns and larger present in the fluid.
This page illustrates what it means to start with a contamination of Fluid properties to
ISO 22/21/18 and target a cleanliness of ISO 14/13/11. determine viscosity at
transfer temperature

Flow rate and pressure

Sizes of Familiar Particles in Microns

Grain of table salt 100 µm Talcum powder 10 µm
Human hair 80 µm Red blood cell 8 µm
ISO 4406 Contamination
Lower limit of visibility 40 µm Bacteria 2 µm
Codes
White blood cell 25 µm Silt <5 µm
Range of number of particles per 100 milliliters
Code More Than Up to & Including
24 8,000,000 16,000,000
4 µm+
23 4,000,000 8,000,000
6 µm+
22 2,000,000 4,000,000
14 µm+ 21 1,000,000 2,000,000
20 500,000 1,000,000
ISO 22 / 21 / 18 19 250,000 500,000
18 130,000 250,000
17 64,000 130,000
16 32,000 64,000
15 16,000 32,000
4 µm+
14 8,000 16,000
6 µm+
13 4,000 8,000
12 2,000 4,000
14 µm+
11 1,000 2,000
10 500 1,000
9 250 500
ISO 14 / 13 / 11 8 130 250
7 64 130
6 32 64
5 16 32
4 8 16
3 4 8
2 2 4
1 1 2

12 Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems

 Temperature and Viscosity

The Importance of Temperature

Data Necessary for
in Sizing Your Filtration System Sizing Filtration
Systems
Fluid viscosity, measured in centiStokes (cSt) or Saybolt Seconds
Universal (SSU or SUS), is the resistance of a fluid to flow (thickness
Fluid usage
of fluid). Low viscosity fluids pass through filters with less resistance
than high viscosity fluids. Higher fluid viscosities have higher pressure Fluid properties to
drops due to higher resistance passing through the media. determine viscosity at
transfer temperature
The colder the fluid, the higher the viscosity, so the lowest potential Flow rate and pressure
temperature of the fluid is the best measure for sizing a bulk filtration
system. Due to the high specific heat capacity of fluids, the lowest
ambient temperature may not be an accurate reflection of the actual
fluid temperature. Avoid over sizing your system by using the stored
fluid temperature and not the lowest ambient temperature, which
tends to be lower than the temperature of the fluid in storage
or transport.

Fuel/Oil Kinematic Viscosity Combined With Temperature in centiStokes (cSt)

SAE Gear Oil 75W 80W 85W 90 140

SAE Engine Oil 5W 10W 20 30 40 50
ISO Grade 15 22 32 46 68 100 150 220 320 460 680
°F °C Diesel
248 120 3.7 3.5 5.7 7.3 9.3 11.7 14.7 18.2 22.9
230 110 4.4 5.5 7.0 9.0 11.7 14.9 18.9 23.7 30.2
212 100 1 4.5 5.4 6.8 8.8 11.4 15.0 19.4 25.0 31.8 41.1
194 90 3 5.3 6.7 8.5 11.2 14.8 19.8 26.0 34.1 44.0 57.9
176 80 5 6.5 8.5 11.0 14.8 19.9 27.1 36.2 48.2 63.3 84.8
158 70 6.2 8.5 11.1 14.8 20.2 27.7 38.5 52.4 71.1 95.2 130
140 60 8 12 15.1 20.6 28.7 40.2 57.2 79.6 110 151 211
122 50 11 15 21.5 29.9 42.9 61.5 98.7 128 181 254 365
104 40 1 15 22 32 46 68 100 150 220 320 460 680
86 30 2 21 32 50.7 75.6 116 175 271 409 613 907 1380
68 20 3 33 51 86.7 135 214 334 536 838 1290 1980 3130
50 10 4 52 87 162 264 438 711 1190 1920 3070 4870 8020
32 0 5 85 180 340 585 1020 1720 2990 5060 8400 13900 23900
14 -10 9 185 375 820 1500 2770 4880 8890 15700 27200 47000 85000
-4 -20 15 400 800 2350 4650 9120 16800 32300 60000

Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems 13

 Flow Rate and Pressure

Bulk filtration systems need to be designed

Data Necessary for
properly in order to meet a desired Sizing Filtration
cleanliness rating. Choosing the correct Systems
filter and applying the right number of filters
for a specific viscosity to maintain minimal Fluid usage

pressure drop is critical to configure an Fluid properties to

determine viscosity at
efficient system for a given application. transfer temperature

Flow rate and pressure

Increased flow rate increases resistance as fluids
pass through filters, making it harder to maintain
ideal system pressure. Combined with viscosity,
targeted flow rate is another critical factor in

designing filtration systems. P568664 Engine Oil and Gear Oil

300
225

265
150

190
110
These charts demonstrate the pressure drop
35

75
5000 cSt

cSt

experienced by fluids of various viscosities as the 0c

St

2000

500 cSt 250 cSt

100

flow rate increases through a selected filter. The

more vertical the line, the more filters need to be
100 cSt
added to the system to distribute the volume of
50 cSt
fluid, effectively reducing the flow rate through 32 cSt
15 cSt
each filter and maintaining optimal pressure. 3 cSt

P568665 Transmission Oil and Hydraulic Oil P568666 All Fuels

300

300
225

265

225

265
150

190

150

190
110

110
35

75

35

75
500 cSt
250 cSt
cSt

100 cSt 32 cSt

1000

St
St

50 cSt
0c
0c

100 cSt
2000 cSt

25
50

15 cSt

50 cSt

32 cSt
15 cSt 3 cSt
3 cSt

14 Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems

 System Sizing

Customizing Your System

Steps to Sizing a Bulk Application Example
1 Define product flow rate, fluid type and pressure drop restriction. Flow rate 40 gpm/151 lpm
New systems should ideally have less than 15 PSI/1 Bar
pressure drop. Fluid type ISO 68 hydraulic/
transmission fluid
System Pressure Drop 10 PSI/.7 Bar
2 Use the table on the previous page to determine fluid viscosity using Temperature 68°F/20°C
the fluid type and temperature. at transfer
Viscosity of ISO 68 at 214 cSt
68°F/20°C
3 Select the appropriate filter (see pages 8 and 11). P568665
4 Determine the pressure drop using the flow rate and the fluid 20 PSI/1.4 Bar is the approximated pressure
viscosity, according to the appropriate chart. This number will be drop for ISO 68 at 68°F/20°C through a P568665
the pressure drop through one filter. filter.

5 Divide the pressure drop resulting from step 4 by the desired system 20 (total PSI) / 10 (system pressure drop)
pressure drop. This number is the number of filters necessary to 1.4 (total Bar) / 0.7 (system pressure drop) = 2
clean the fluid properly at the determined flow rate.

Result: This application requires two P568665 filters.

There’s No Need to
Do It Alone
Let a Donaldson specialist
assist you by providing
recommendations on sizing and
positioning of Donaldson filters. You
can help us design your system by
providing:
Responses to steps 1-5 above.
A schematic of your fluid transfer
process (hand sketches work
great), and/or
Photographs of your site (tanks,
inlets and outlets).

Just call the number on the back

to get started.

Bulk Fuel and Lube Filtration Systems 15

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to serve our customers locally as well as worldwide. We consolidators and cross-docking facilities to meet or exceed
operate as a global company with a network for primary our customers’ requirements.
distribution locations that support a mature hub of regional
distribution centers and warehouses. All regions of the world benefit from our global umbrella of
distribution centers. We focus our efforts on local support
Donaldson distribution centers are strategically located to and the capabilities of our staff. We continue to make
quickly and accurately deliver filtration and exhaust products significant investments in facilities, systems, supply chain
wherever replacement products are needed. We work with a relationships and staffing to offer the best order fulfillment
options available.

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