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Porous Media ULTISEP

Nano-Level (Liquid) Aerosol Removal from Gas Streams

ULTISEP® technology was developed to address the inherent deficiencies of the

conventional gas-liquid separators, making it possible to effectively remove liquid
aerosols from gas streams. ULTISEP flows from the inside-to-the-outside, reducing
the gas velocity as the droplets are being removed. The media technology is
specifically designed to provide the desired level of separation and has the
capability of providing effective separation from nano-levels to that approximating a
demister pad.

Capital costs are directly related to the size of the housings required for a particular
gas flow rate. An evaluation of the factors affecting vessel sizing indicated that the
annular space surrounding the exterior of the element is a key variable in the
design. The annular space controls the annular velocity of the treated gas. If this
Conventional devices have
annular velocity exceeds certain critical thresholds, the gas will re-entrain or shatter
droplets that are not adequately being drained from the system. In a system using been approximately 20 – 40%
conventional cylindrical elements, the annular velocity of the exiting gas increases effective at removing liquid
along the element with a maximum velocity at the closed end of the element. aerosols from gas streams
® and are not able to capture
APEX Technology is patented and specifically intended to keep annular velocities
the most penetrating aerosols,
constant across the entire height of the element. This was accomplished by
introducing a gentle taper in the element, so that the annular space on the outside or effectively remove the
of the element gradually increased from the bottom to top, keeping pace with the aerosols they capture.
external gas flow as
it exited the element.

The liquid contaminant enter the gas stream through any one of a variety of events
including phase separation and condensation, compressor lube-oils from
compression, chemical addition to pipelines (including corrosion inhibitors), and
entrainment from overheads of contact towers resulting in aerosol distributions
primarily in the nanometer range.

ULTISEP was designed to effectively separate these contaminants and is in

service protecting high value installations and systems worldwide.

Porous Media • Hydrocarbon Technologies Division, 4301 West Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304 • Phone (936) 788-1000 • Fax (936) 788-1220
The enclosed information is the property of Porous Media Corporation and is furnished in confidence solely for the purpose of evaluating Porous Media technology.
It is not to be copied, communicated or distributed without the expressed written consent of Porous Media Corporation
 
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Porous Media ULTISEP
Technology Specifications

GCA5536K10V
Element Type APEX® gas process element
Separation Media Proprietary UNIFORM® Plus media formulation comprised of borosilicate
micro- and nano-fibers cross-linked into a Locked Pore Structure™
specifically designed to separate liquid aerosols from high flow gas
streams
Media Efficiency 0.1 to 0.6 micron aerosols (90%)
End Caps Corrosion resistant steel
Seals Viton® O-Rings
Components Proprietary high temperature epoxy adhesive
Configuration Single Open End
Dimensions Nominal Length: 37”
Nominal O. D.: 5.5”
Ratings Recommended change out 8 - 10 PSID
 

UNIFORM® Plus
Media 

Porous Media • Hydrocarbon Technologies Division, 4301 West Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304 • Phone (936) 788-1000 • Fax (936) 788-1220
The enclosed information is the property of Porous Media Corporation and is furnished in confidence solely for the purpose of evaluating Porous Media technology.
It is not to be copied, communicated or distributed without the expressed written consent of Porous Media Corporation