ANDERSON SEPARATOR™

Product Overview

ENGINEERED PRODUCTS

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

Drain

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3X

Gravity Separation

Other Separation

Devices Relying

Primarily Upon Gravity

Settling

Centrifugal SeparationSeparation Devices Relying Primarily Upon Centrifugal Force

Demister Separation

Vane Separation Separation Devices Relying Primarily

Upon Impingement

Filter SeparationSeparation Devices Relying Primarily Upon Filtration

Packed Granulated Filter Media

Expected Efficiencies of Separation Methods

METHOD EFFICIENIESGravity 20 – 100 MicronsCentrifugal 10 MicronDemister Pad 3 –10 MicronVanes 3 – 8 MicronFilter Coalescer 0.3 Micron

What is a Micron?

25.4 mm 25,400 MICRONS1 MICRON .000039 INCHLOWEST LIMIT OF VISIBILITY(NAKED EYE) 40 MICRONSMICROSCOPIC 0.2 uM TO 40 uMULTRA-MICROSCOPIC .001 uM to 0.2 uM

Micron Basics -SIZE COMPARISON TABLESUS SIEVE # MESH/INCH OPEN- INCH OPEN-MICRON

50 52 .0117 29770 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

INCHES MILLIMETERS MICRONS 1.0 25.4 25,4000.0394 1.0 1,000 1/64 -- 4000.0000394 .001 1.0

Ultra Microscopic Microscopic Normal Eyesight

.001 .01 0.1 1.0 10 100 1000 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 AtmosphereDisturbed Atmosphere

Sea SaltN H4Cl Fumes Sulfied Ore

Oil Smoke Spray-Dried MilkVirus & Protein

Bacteria PollensDust Causing Lung Damage

Rosin Smoke H2 SO4 Mist Ground LimestoneCarbon Black SO3 Mist Stoker Fly Ash

Pigments Pulverized CoalOil Smoke Pulverized Coal Fly Ash

Zinc Oxide Fumes Foundry DustAlkali Fumes Cement Dust

Metallurgical Fumes Metallurgical Dust

Talc Human HairSilicaBlood CorpuscleStreptococcus Pyogenes

Cyclone Separators

Efficiency What do People Mean?

- Percent Removal Ratei.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 MethodsAll 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 DesignsGEN 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 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

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• 316L 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

- 81S, HS, 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

Clean Gas

• HOW CENTRIFUGALS WORK• PERFORMANCE• QUICK SIZING

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.

• Pressure Drop

• Arrangement

• Connections

• Materials

• ASME Code Information

Required Information

InstrumentationGage Glass

Liquid Level Controller

Liquid Level Switches

Dump Valves

Pressure / Temp. Gauges

P Indicators and TransmittersRelief Valves

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 $$

More Than Just A Separator. . .

Equipment Design & Manufacturing

Systems Design & Integration

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