Hydraulic systems eventually leak during their lifespan, which can cause pollution.
First, assess the risk of contamination to the person using or maintaining the system.
Next, consider the impact on the product or service where the system is used.
Finally, evaluate the effect on the surrounding environment.
Compare the risk of an oil-based system with a water-driven alternative. Review how each affects people, products, and the environment.
Switching to water hydraulics improves industrial health compliance and reduces environmental liability. It also positions your product as a market leader.
Customers may lower insurance costs by proving good management before pollution incidents occur.
Fire Risk in Hydraulic Systems
Traditional oil-based hydraulic systems pose significant fire hazards, especially in high-risk environments. While some non-flammable alternatives exist, they often introduce toxic risks that compromise safety and sustainability. Water-based hydraulic systems offer a safer, eco-friendly solution—eliminating both fire and toxicity concerns. By adopting water hydraulics, businesses can enhance workplace safety and potentially reduce insurance premiums.
Efficiency and Performance of Water-Based Hydraulic Systems
Water-based hydraulic systems deliver performance equal to—or in many cases superior to—traditional oil-based units. Individual components maintain high efficiency, while the fluid transmission itself offers significant gains.
These improvements allow for smaller component sizes and reduced power consumption for the same output. Thanks to water’s near incompressibility, these systems also provide exceptional controllability and rapid response, making them ideal for precision applications.
Cost Effective, the cost of the fluid is not the only major saving to be gained from adopting a water system.
Assessment of meeting new stringent regulations regarding storage, cleaning of spillages, special protective clothing for users, material handing of bulk fluids, meeting manufacturers specific fluid demands and adhering to disposal legislation must be undertaken. Logistics and management time for all of the points is removed when the hydraulic fluid is taken from the tap and disposed of down any domestic drain.
Green Hydraulic Solutions for Sustainable Industry
Historically, many companies have only paid lip service to environmental responsibility. However, the introduction of the ISO 14000 international standard has raised the stakes—helping prevent regulatory violations, fines, and reputational damage for non-compliant organisations. On the positive side, it also rewards businesses that invest in environmentally friendly technologies.
Water-based hydraulic systems are the ultimate green solution. Unlike oil-based alternatives, they are non-toxic, non-flammable, and fully aligned with sustainability goals. There is no greener drive option than water.
Desalination Power Centre Overview
The power centre integrates an axial piston high-pressure desalination pump with an axial piston motor. This motor harnesses the pressure from waste brine to assist the electric motor in driving the pump, significantly lowering the power demand—typically to less than 3 kW per cubic metre of permeate. Water Hydraulics has specifically designed and built this power centre for the reverse osmosis (RO) market.
Thanks to its integrated design, the power centre occupies a much smaller footprint and eliminates the need for additional fluid couplings. This compact configuration makes it especially suitable for ships and offshore platforms. The simplified system architecture also reduces component complexity and overall cost.