SEPARATION & FILTRATION

Design code;
Special metallurgical requirements.

PROCESS EQUIPMENT
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Nomenclature definition

The main data of each SIIRTEC NIGI Gas Filter Separator can be identified by a set of
letters and numbers as indicated below.
GAS FILTER
SEPARATORS
H = Horizontal
V = Vertical
FS = gas Filter Separator
Shell outside diameter, in inches
No. of cartridges
Cartridge model

V FS 50 60 336

Scope and Applications

SIIRTEC NIGI Gas Filter Separators are the most efficient method available to remove
solid and liquid particles from a vapour stream.
Typical applications for these separators are:
! Compressor stations: compressor maintenance can be greatly reduced by
protecting them from solids and liquid contamination. A properly engineered
SIIRTEC NIGI Filter Separator will assure that only clean dry gas passes through
your compressor;
! Inlet to processing plants: the installation of a SIIRTEC NIGI Filter Separator will
ensure a high efficiency, trouble free operation of your dehydration, sweetening
or treatment plant;
! Downstream of contactors: a SIIRTEC NIGI Filter Separator can eliminate contact
fluid losses as well as prevent contamination of downstream process fluids;
! Metering stations: a SIIRTEC NIGI Filter Separator will protect valuable metering
equipment and minimise losses due to inaccurate flow measurement;
! Dry desiccant dehydration systems: a SIIRTEC NIGI Filter Separator will prevent
the fouling of beds with solids as well as the spoiling of valuable desiccant beds
/ Design by Studio Franci - Milano by free water;
! Compressor discharge: a SIIRTEC NIGI Filter Separator, by removing compressor
lubricants, can maintain higher pipeline efficiencies;
! Miscellaneous: any location where clean dry gas is essential.

Quick opening closures How they work

Gas in
Element carriers
Tube sheet Mist eliminators The separation process
Filter elements
includes two stages which
take place in two different
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sections of the vessel. The

Gas type of internals included
out in both sections can vary
(Filter element, vane or
wire mesh mist
E-307/e(rev.1)

Solid eliminators, cyclotube

Blowoff
type, minicyclones),
Liquid sump
according to duty and
Drain
process requirements.

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The contaminated gas enters in the first section, where virtually all solids are removed by
SIIRTEC NIGI filtering cartridges and gross liquids are settled out. Then the vapour
stream flows into the second section of the vessel, where all fine liquid particles, already
coalesced, are easily removed, so that a dry clean gas exits the outlet nozzle. Filters
All residual liquids are collected and stored in separate sump sections, to await removal.
Filters

FILTERS
Vane
Advantages

Due to the combined action of the two stages, the efficiency of this equipment is of the
highest level achievable for any other type of separator.
Vane

Configurations and Features

SIIRTEC NIGI Gas Filter Separators are usually supplied in horizontal and vertical
configurations. The internals are generally arranged according to the duty and process
Minicyclones
requirements as indicated. Minicyclones

SIIRTEC NIGI Gas Filter Separators consist basically of:

A cylindrical pressure vessel, complete with supporting skirt (vertical type) or
saddles (horizontal type);
Inlet, outlet, drain and purge nozzles;
Internals including: SIIRTEC NIGI filtering and coalescing devices, arranged in two Vertical types
stages and appropriately designed to meet the required separation duty, complete
with baffles, supporting plates and fittings;

A Quick Opening Closure, positioned at one end of the vessel, for easy access to the
filter elements. For minor vessel diameters the QOC can be replaced by a bolted
head. All SIIRTEC NIGI QOC are equipped with a safety bleed device to positively
Filters Vane prevent the closure being opened while the vessel is under pressure. In most cases,
access to the filter elements can be made in less than three minutes after the gas
filter is depressurised. The filter elements can generally be cleaned several times by
opening the unit and washing with a water hose;
A skid structure, if required;
Complete set of automatic controls for unattended operation, as required.

Materials

The Gas Filter Separator body is generally made of carbon steel, while internals are
generally made of stainless steel. However other materials can be used depending on
the service of the Separator.
Filters Wire mesh

SIIRTEC NIGI Gas Filter Separators can be fabricated in many different materials, to be
completely compatible with any process fluid.

Horizontal types
Design

We can provide a "tailor-made" design of any type of Separator according to any duty
requirement.
Vessels can be built in accordance with any international code (e.g. ASME .VIII, ISPESL,
SNCC, STOOMWEZEN, TV, etc.) depending on Client's request.
Filters Cyclo tubes
Required design information:
Gas characteristics (i.e. molecular weight, composition, etc.);
Gas flow rate;
Operating pressure and temperature;
Type and amount of solids and liquid particles to be removed;
Liquid and solid characteristics;
Vessel design pressure and temperature;