Conical Style Coalescing Cartridges

Conical Style Coalescing Cartridges

ZL-JPEX Series conical style elements coalesce extremely fine liquid particles from natural gas, such as lubricating oil downstream of a compressor.

The flow pattern through the element is from the “inside-to-outside, reducing the gas velocity as the droplets are being removed.

ZL-JPEX Series elements are available in various grades of high performance micro-fiberglass with hardware to suit specific applications.

Coalescer cartridges are employed as the first stage in filter/separator vessels for hydrocarbon fluids.

They perform two functions:

(1) coalesce (combine) highly dispersed, emulsified water particles into larger water drops

(2) filter-out particulate contaminants.

Coalescer cartridges are used primarily to coalesce emulsified water and remove particles from hydrocarbon fluids. The largest single application is the filtration of aviation jet fuel. They are also used with other types of fuels, process streams in refineries and petrochemical plants, and condensate streams where natural gas is produced.

Other liquids can be separated if they are immiscible, the specific gravities differ, and high concentrations of surface active agents are not present. As a rule of thumb, if a sample of the mixture readily separates in an hour or two, a coalescer can probably be used. If the mixture hasn't separated after 24 hours, coalescing probably won't work.

Threaded base coalescers are recommended for use in most applications. They simplify installation and replacement by eliminating the need for cover plates, center plates, nuts, washers, and gaskets. They are for use in Velcon and other make filter/separators. Threaded base adapters are available to convert vessels presently using open end elements.

All-fiberglass media coalescers combine depth particulate filtration with a deep coalescing structure. All-fiberglass designs have successively finer media layers to achieve depth-type filtration of particles.

Features:

• Cost effective particle and emulsified water removal from hydrocarbon fluids
• Easy installation and replacement with one-piece design
• Threaded base
• All-fiberglass media
• Field proven performance
• Ongoing qualification testing to meet changing commercial and military requirements
• Used as a first-stage cartridge in filter/separators
• Remove particulates and coalesce water into large water drops

Specification:

• Seal Material: Nitrile Rubber
• Outer Wrap: N/A
• Certificates: Category M
• Micron Rating (µm): 0.4
• Filter Construction: Fiberglass
• Application: Military Aviation
• End Cap Configuration: Threaded Base
• Inside Diameter: 3 1/2 in.
• Outside Diameter: 6 in.
• Filter Type: Coalescer
• Max. Operating Temperature: 150-160° F (66-71° C)
• Max. Pressure Differential: 75 psi (5.2 bar)
• Changeout Pressure Differential: 15 psi (1 bar)
• pH Range (Continuous Operation): 5 - 9
• Flow Rate: Depends on fluid viscosity