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 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 conventional
cylindrical elements, the annular velocity of the exiting gas increases along
the element with a maximum velocity at the closed end of the element.

The Apex® element is specifically intended to keep annular velocities

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 of the element gradually increased from the bottom to top, keeping
pace with the 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 Conventional devices have
service protecting high value installations and systems worldwide.
been approximately 20 – 40%
ABOUT PENTAIR SEPARATION SYSTEMS effective at removing liquid
Pentair Separation Systems designs and manufactures advanced aerosols from gas streams
technologies for the high performance separation of solids, liquids and and are not able to capture
gases. These technologies are used to help facilitate balanced systems that the most penetrating aerosols,
are highly stable, reliable and robust, thereby increasing throughput, or effectively remove the
reducing operating cost and minimizing waste. The company's technologies aerosols they capture.
help solve the most critical separation and extraction issues for the gas,
refining, chemical and power generation industries.

Pentair Separation Systems 4301 West Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304 • Phone (936) 788-1000 • Fax (936) 788-1220 www.pentairseparations.com
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 APEX® SPECIFICATIONS

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 (99.97%)
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

Pentair Separation Systems

4301 West Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304
Phone (936) 788-1000 • Fax (936) 788-1220
UNIFORM® Media
www.pentairseparations.com

Pentair Separation Systems 4301 West Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304 • Phone (936) 788-1000 • Fax (936) 788-1220 www.pentairseparations.com
The enclosed information is the property of Pentair and is furnished in confidence solely for the purpose of evaluating Pentair technology.
It is not to be copied, communicated or distributed without the expressed written consent of Pentair