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ANDERSON SEPARATOR ™ Product Overview ENGINEERED PRODUCTS
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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
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Methods of Gas / Liquid Separation Gravity Centrifugal Demister Pad Vanes Filter Coalescer
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Gravity Separation Slow the gas down allowing droplets and particles to fall out Practical limits to this process Drain X 3X
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Gravity Separation Other Separation Devices Relying Primarily Upon Gravity Settling
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Centrifugal Separation Separation Devices Relying Primarily Upon Centrifugal Force
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Demister Separation
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Vane Separation Separation Devices Relying Primarily Upon Impingement
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Filter Separation Separation Devices Relying Primarily Upon Filtration Packed Granulated Filter Media
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Expected Efficiencies of Separation Methods METHODEFFICIENIES Gravity20 – 100 Microns Centrifugal10 Micron Demister Pad3 –10 Micron Vanes3 – 8 Micron FilterCoalescer0.3 Micron
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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 uM TO 40 uM ULTRA-MICROSCOPIC.001 uM to 0.2 uM
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Micron Basics - SIZE COMPARISON TABLES US SIEVE # MESH/INCH OPEN- INCHOPEN-MICRON 50 52.0117 297 70 72.0083 210 100 101.0059 149 140 143.0041 105 200 200.0029 74 270 270.0021 53 325 323.0017 44 400 ---.0015 37 INCHESMILLIMETERSMICRONS 1.0 25.4 25,400 0.0394 1.0 1,000 1/64 -- 400 0.0000394.001 1.0
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Ultra Microscopic Microscopic Normal Eyesight.001.01 0.1 1.010 1001000 Microns ANDERSON Hi-EF ACF - Coalescing Filter 0.3 3.0 AFS - Filter Separator AMCS - Multi-Cyclone 5.0 Tobacco Smoke FOG MIST Rain Drop Quiet Atmosphere Disturbed Atmosphere Sea Salt N H 4 Cl Fumes Sulfied Ore Oil SmokeSpray-Dried Milk Virus & Protein Bacteria Pollens Dust Causing Lung Damage Rosin SmokeH 2 SO 4 MistGround Limestone Carbon Black SO 3 Mist Stoker Fly Ash Pigments Pulverized Coal Oil Smoke Pulverized Coal Fly Ash Zinc Oxide Fumes Foundry Dust Alkali Fumes Cement Dust Metallurgical FumesMetallurgical Dust TalcHuman Hair Silica Blood Corpuscle Streptococcus Pyogenes Cyclone Separators
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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.
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Anderson’s Separation Methods All Mechanical Gravity Centrifugal Impingement Filtering
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General Applications Gas Processing Compressed Air Industrial Markets Power Generation
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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
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Compressed Air Applications COMPRESSOR OEMs AFTERCOOLER-EXCHANGER OEMs AIR DRYING INDUSTRIAL USE PLANT MAINTENANCE
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Industrial Applications Petrochemical - Refining - Chemical Production - Polymer Production Steel Mills Pulp and Paper Production Refrigeration
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Power Generation Applications Fuel Gas Conditioning Internal Steam Drum Separators - HRSG Steam Turbine - Combined Cycle Air Atomization
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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
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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
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Vane Performance Standard Efficiency is 100% of 8 > Liquids only Some Solids Entrained with Liquid OK- Consult 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
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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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TOP VIEW
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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
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AVGS Type Vertical Gas Separator
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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 316L SS Vanes / CS Optional
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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
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Anderson’s Centrifugal Type Separators -Cont Combination Separator Traps - 81S, HS, HSW - Inline Exhaust Heads - Cast and Fabricated BI - Internal Steam Drum Separator
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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
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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
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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
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Anderson’s Centrifugal Type Separators wet gas Clean Gas HOW CENTRIFUGALS WORK PERFORMANCE QUICK SIZING
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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
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AMCS Multi-Cyclone Centrifugal Separator
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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
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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
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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
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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
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AFS Filter / Separator
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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
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ACF Coalescing Filter Separator
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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
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ADG Dry Gas Filter
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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.
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Pressure Drop Arrangement Connections Materials ASME Code Information Required Information
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Instrumentation Gage Glass Liquid Level Controller Liquid Level Switches Dump Valves Pressure / Temp. Gauges P Indicators and Transmitters Relief Valves
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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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More Than Just A Separator... Equipment Design & Manufacturing Systems Design & Integration Filtration Services ® ®
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