ANDERSON SEPARATOR ENGINEERED PRODUCTS Product Overview Engineered Equipment



















































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™ ANDERSON SEPARATOR ENGINEERED PRODUCTS Product Overview
Engineered Equipment • Gas/Liquid • Gas Solid • Liquid/Solids Engineered Systems • Project Management • Pre-assembled Systems • Modular Skid Systems Filtration Services • Liquid Filter Elements • Air/Gas Filter Elements • Coalescing Filter Elements • Micron Ratings from 0. 3 µm • Custom Sizes
Methods of Gas / Liquid Separation • Gravity • Centrifugal • Demister Pad • Vanes • Filter Coalescer
Gravity Separation • Slow the gas down allowing droplets and particles to fall out • Practical limits to this process 3 X X Drain
Gravity Separation Other Separation Devices Relying Primarily Upon Gravity Settling
Centrifugal Separation Devices Relying Primarily Upon Centrifugal Force
Demister Separation
Vane Separation Devices Relying Primarily Upon Impingement
Filter Separation Devices Relying Primarily Upon Filtration Packed Granulated Filter Media
Expected Efficiencies of Separation Methods METHOD EFFICIENIES Gravity 20 – 100 Microns Centrifugal 10 Micron Demister Pad 3 – 10 Micron Vanes 3 – 8 Micron Filter Coalescer 0. 3 Micron
What is a Micron? 25. 4 mm 25, 400 MICRONS 1 MICRON . 000039 INCH LOWEST LIMIT OF VISIBILITY (NAKED EYE) 40 MICRONS MICROSCOPIC 0. 2 u. M TO 40 u. M ULTRA-MICROSCOPIC . 001 u. M to 0. 2 u. M
Micron Basics -SIZE COMPARISON TABLES US SIEVE # 50 70 100 140 200 270 325 400 MESH/INCH 52 72 101 143 200 270 323 --INCHES 1. 0 0. 0394 1/64 0. 0000394 OPEN- INCH. 0117. 0083. 0059. 0041. 0029. 0021. 0017. 0015 MILLIMETERS 25. 4 1. 0 -. 001 OPEN-MICRON 297 210 149 105 74 53 44 37 MICRONS 25, 400 1, 000 400 1. 0
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Efficiency What do People Mean? - Percent Removal Rate i. e. . 99%, 99. 5%, 100% - Total Removed by Count % Of Total Particles Of A Certain Range or Minimum Size. i. e. 99% of all particles 10 microns and larger. i. e. 100% of all liquid particles 8 microns and larger, and 100% of all solid particles 8 microns and larger.
Anderson’s Separation Methods All Mechanical • Gravity • Centrifugal • Impingement • Filtering
General Applications • Gas Processing • Compressed Air • Industrial Markets • Power Generation
Natural Gas Processing Applications • • • OIL/GAS WELL HEAD GAS CONDITIONING TRANSMISSION STATIONS DISTRIBUTION STATIONS/CITY GATE COMPRESSOR STATIONS METERING STATIONS • OFF-SHORE PRODUCTION • TURBINE & COMPRESSOR PACKAGERS •
Compressed Air Applications • COMPRESSOR OEMs • AFTERCOOLER-EXCHANGER OEMs • AIR DRYING • INDUSTRIAL USE • PLANT MAINTENANCE
Industrial Applications • Petrochemical - Refining - Chemical Production - Polymer Production • Steel Mills • Pulp and Paper Production • Refrigeration
Power Generation Applications • Fuel Gas Conditioning • Internal Steam Drum Separators - HRSG • Steam Turbine - Combined Cycle • Air Atomization
Anderson’s Vane Type Separators • AVS - Inline vane Separator • AVGS - Vertical Gas Separator • AVB - Internal Boiler Drum Separator • 100 % Removal of 8 Micron Liquid Particles • Pocketed Vane Design
Vane Designs GEN 1. AKA “CHEVRONS” - Now Used as Coalescer GEN 2. “HOOK TYPE”- Greater Liquid Retention GEN 3. - “HOOK 2”- Even Greater Liquid Retention- Higher P GEN. 4 - “POCKET VANE” CURRENT ANDERSON DESIGN • Lowest P of 2, 3, &4. • Highest Liquid Removal • Most Efficient Separation /FT^2 = SMALLER DIAMETER SEPARATORS
Vane Performance • Standard Efficiency is 100% of 8 > Liquids only • Some Solids Entrained with Liquid OKConsult Factory • Addition of a Coalescing Mesh Pad Increases Efficiencies to 100% of 3 > • TURNDOWN IS EXCELLENT: Down to 10% of Design Flow in Every Case
AVS Type In-Line Separators • Custom Designed Per Application • 100% of 8 Liquid • Limited Solids - Pockets Can Plug • Turndown ratio is 10 - 110% of Design Flow • Vanes are 316 L SS Construction Standard • Removable Vane Design Available • Increase to 100% of 3 With Mesh or Vane Coalesce • Ideal For All Gas Processes • No Slugging- 5% Maximum by Weight of Entrainment
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AVGS Type Vertical Gas Separator • Same Principle as The AVS Type Separator • Primarily Used Where Liquid / Gas Ratios Exceed 5% by Weight • Also Used For Slugs Or Where Liquid Hold Up Is Desired To De-gas Liquids
AVGS Type Vertical Gas Separator
Double & Single Vane Bank Separators • Units Specifically Designed For Steam Drums • Same Technology As Previous Vane Separators • Single VS. Double Depends On Several Factors / Same Performance • Turndown 10 -110 % of Operating Design Flow • Custom Built Per Application • 316 L SS Vanes / CS Optional
Anderson’s Centrifugal Type Separators • L and LC - Inline Separators Vertical Down Flow and Horizontal • TL - Inline Separators Horizontal Shorter face to face • 99% of 10 and Larger Liquid and Solid Particles
Anderson’s Centrifugal Type Separators -Cont • Combination Separator Traps - 81 S, HSW - Inline • Exhaust Heads - Cast and Fabricated • BI - Internal Steam Drum Separator
Anderson’s Centrifugal Type Separators - Cont. • AMCS - Multi-Cyclone Separator • Handles Heavy Solid Loadings • 100% of 8 and Larger Liquid Particles • 100% of 5 and Larger Solid Particles • 99% of 5 to 8 and Larger Liquid Particles
L Type Centrifugal Separator • ASME Code Design Standard • 2 -1/2 Inch to 12 Inch Flanged unit standard • Two Standard Models: -150 PSIG (10 BARG) @ 500 ºF (260 ºC) -300 PSIG (20 BARG) @ 500 ºF (260 ºC) • Horizontal & Vertical Down Flow (Vert. Down Flow Has Higher Liquid Capacities) • HI-EF Element Standard • Low Press Drop (<1 PSI, . 01 BAR F-F) • Very Economical For ASME Code Unit • Popular w/ Air Compressors / Steam Systems / Refining • 99% of 10 : 2: 1 TURNDOWN • Solids & Liquids • Maximum Entrainment: 5% By Weight
LS Type Centrifugal Separator • “S” Stands For Special • Any Special Material 304, 316, and Exotics • Sizes Above 12” • Non Standard Pressures • Special Configurations • Mix & Match Elements • Popular w/ A&E Firms, OEMS • Same Efficiency: 99% 10 , 2: 1 Typical Turndown. 5% by Weight
Anderson’s Centrifugal Type Separators wet gas • HOW CENTRIFUGALS WORK • PERFORMANCE • QUICK SIZING Clean Gas
AMCS Multi-Cyclone Centrifugal Separator • Nested Multi-Cyclone Elements. • Excellent For Dry Only, Low Maintenance • Efficiency: 100% of 5 Solids, 100% of 8 Liquids. • Versus HI-EF Centrifugal: More Efficient But Higher P (2 -3 PSID OVERALL) • Basic Design No Slugging, MAX 5% Liquid/Solids by Weight • High Liquid Capacity Models Available
AMCS Multi-Cyclone Centrifugal Separator
AMCS Multi-Cyclone Centrifugal Separator
Anderson’s Filter Type Separators • AFS - Filter Separator -Filters used in combination with one other method • 100% of 3 and Larger Liquid and Solid Particles • 99% of. 5 to 3 Solid Particles
Anderson’s Filter Type Separators - Cont. • ADG- Dry Gas Filter Separator -Filters Only • 100% of 3 and Solid Particles • 99% of. 5 to 3 Solid Particles
Anderson’s Filter Type Separators - Cont. • ACF - Coalesce Filter Separator -Filters and / or one other method • 99. 98% of. 3 Solid Particles and Aerosol Mist
AFS Filter / Separator • Multiple Stages (Impingement-Filtration-Coalescing. Impingement) No Slugging • High Efficiency- 100% Liquids & Solids 3 • 99% of Solids 0. 5 to 3 • Horizontal or Vertical Designs • Different Separation Elements Available
AFS Filter / Separator
ACF Coalescing Filter Separator • Gas Polishing Coalescing Filter • Extra High Efficiency: 99. 98% of 0. 3 • Solids and Liquids • Filters are Expensive: Usually Want To Precede With Liquid / Solid Separator, OR: • Knockout Baffle in Lower Chamber , HI-EF, Vane, Or Multi-Cyclone to do Bulk Liquid Cleanup. - Extends Life Filters • Applications Include Gas Turbine Inlet, Oil Removal From Compressor Outlets
ACF Coalescing Filter Separator
ADG Dry Gas Filter • Solids Only (Dry Gas) - Can Coalesce Liquids, But Liquids Will Carry Through • Max Temp: 300°F STD, Up To 700 °F Special • 100% Of 3 , 99% OF. 5 To 3 • P 1/2 -1 PSID New & Clean, 8 -10 PSID Change Out
ADG Dry Gas Filter
Required Information • The Big Picture • Gas • Flow Rate • Removal of What? • Slugging / High Solids • Required Removal Efficiency • Minimum / Maximum Operating Pressure • Minimum / Maximum Operating Temp.
Required Information • Pressure Drop • Arrangement • Connections • Materials • ASME Code Information
Instrumentation Gage Glass Liquid Level Controller Liquid Level Switches Dump Valves Pressure / Temp. Gauges Relief Valves P Indicators and Transmitters
Conclusion • Separators are critical pieces of equipment for the smooth operation of most all processes. • Different applications require different approaches, different styles of separators, and sometimes units in combination. • IT IS IMPORTANT TO GET ALL THE INFORMATION CORRECT THE FIRST TIME-- SAVES TIME AND $$
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