Electric field oil filter and method of filtering

摘要

The filter assembly removes minute soot particles from diesel engine oil during service. It may be used to remove other minute particles from various oils. A charged metal screen, with a mesh size preferably in the range of 2 to 4 holes per linear inch, causes attraction of the minute soot particles. The electric potential causes the particles coagulate to form larger masses which may be filtered by an electrically non-conductive filtering element. Particles also collect on the mesh surface. A D.C electric potential is applied to the screen to create an average electric potential of about 250 or more V/mm between the screen and the grounded electrode.