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SEPARATORS
DEMISTER

DE 6448

The contents of this publication are presented for informational purposes only, and while every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy, they
are not to be construed as warranties or guarantees, express or implied, regarding the products or services described herein or their use or
applicability. We reserve the right to modify or improve the designs or specifications of such products at any time without notice.

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Index
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................3
DE6448 - P.E.D. CATEGORIES AND SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................3
HAZARDS...........................................................................................................................................4
HANDLING.........................................................................................................................................5
PRESERVATION AND STORAGE...................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................6
OPERATING........................................................................................................................................8
MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................8
START-UP AND SHUTDOWN........................................................................................................10
DRAWINGS.......................................................................................................................................11

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1. INTRODUCTION
The separator is designed to separate liquids from gas / air before entering the equipment requiring this operation to
have a correct operation. The separator prevents the equipment from being reached by liquid.

Separators should be instal led, operated, and maintained in accordance with international and applicable codes and
regulatio ns, and CO.ME.CA. Srl instructions.

2. DE6448 - P.E.D. CATEGORIES AND SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE Temperature Demister Filter Category # Fluid group *

DE6448 standard version Ø 8” IV 1

Maximum diameter
Type DE6448
DN MAX 4"

---ATTENNTION!!!!---

Pressure Max Pressure mark Hydrostatic test Pneumatic test

Type Flange
bar bar bar bar
DE6448 ANSI 300 48 48 70 7

# Category was determined by the normative PED 2014_68_UE article 3, paragraph 1, letter a),
point 1, first dash and by graph of the table 1 attached II.
* Fluid group was determined by the normative PED 2014_68_UE, in accordance with Regulation
(EC) n.1272 / 2008.
Temperature minimum/maximum allowable (TS)
Standard Version: -20 / +60°C
Note: The pressure/temperature limits in this Safe Use Guide and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.

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3. HAZARDS
Only qualified personnel shall install a separator. Separatoring systems should be installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with international and applicable codes and regulations. Following notes and instructions point out, in
particular, the “pressure” risk. Installation, operation and maintenance procedures performed by unqualified personnel
ma y result in unsafe operation. This condition may result in equipment damage or personal injury. If a leak develops in
the system, the escaping gas may accumulate and become a fire or explosion hazard. Immediately call qualified service
personnel in case of trouble.

Personal injury, equipment damage, or leakage due to escaping gas or bursting of pressure-containing parts may result if
the separator is installed where its capabilities can be exceeded or where conditions exceed any ratings of the adjacent
piping or piping connections. Furthermore, damage to the separator could result in personal injury and property damage
due to gas leak

In case of misuse or malfunction can experience the following hazards:

 Pressure beyond the maximum allowable pressure PS: The separator is constructed with appropriate safety
margins. The system shall be equipped with suitable valve safety. In plate and use this guide shows the
maximum allowable pressure.
 Operating at less than the minimum project: Requirement by the user to install and use the device to
temperatures above the minimum temperature in the project. The minimum temperature of project is shown in
the instruction manual and on the rating label.
 Operating temperature exceeds the design temperature: The maximum design temperature is shown in the
instruction manual and on the rating label.
 Bump or fall during handling and transport: The separator is usually packed on wooden pallets. The separator,
when the plant is delivered already mounted decompression, is suitably mounted on a frame that includes all
parts of the plant. This solution makes it impossible to cross each other components.
 Fire Inside: The installation must comply with local regulations (in place of installation) on the gas system
(where there is danger of explosion).
 Improper installation and use: In case of sale separate from the rest of the system, will give all the necessary
instructions to properly install. Misuse, such as the introduction of other fluids out of the design parameters
and usage are prohibited.
 Opening the unit under pressure: The opening of the lid can be downloaded only after the internal pressure by
opening a drain cock down in part inferiore.Inoltre this maneuver will be performed only by trained personnel
as shown on a 'special adhesive label affixed to the flange sealing

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To avoid this, install the unit where:

- service conditions are within unit capabilities.
- service conditions are within applicable local, federal or state codes or regulations.
- the unit is protected from exposure to physical damage and/or corrosive substances.
- suitable pressure-limiting or pressure-relieving devices have been installed in those instances where supply
pressure is capable of exceeding the maximum allowable downstream equipment pressure.

4. HANDLING

The equipment supplied with present package are separator, shipped either in vertical or horizontal position on transport
saddle, or on cage. These supports have been designed to hold separator weight: any other external forces to be held by
a suitable fastening. Separator internal, if installed before transportation, are properl y stiffened; nevertheless the
equipment have to be handled with care. Cover ’s handles shall not be used to lift the equipment.

Established transport and handling procedures shall be followed to avoid any damage on the pressure containing
parts. Special care must be taken over avoidin g any damage to possible pressure accessories installed on the separator.

5.PRESERVATION AND STORAGE

Stand-alone separators are delivered with all n ozzles blanked and all surfaces completely protected by primer or paint,
hence the equipment do esn’t need specific precautions for storage, providing to follow the recommendations below.
Upon arrival at site, the unit shall be completely inspected for eventual damage caused by transportation. Repair
actions sh all be carried out as soon as possible to avoid paint scaling and rust propagation, if any. For inspection
activities refer to below.
Inspection shall be done also on possible assembled pressure accessories (drain valves, …)

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6. INSTALLATION

!!!WARNING!!!
National safety standards and established rules shall be applied in separator installation and operation, concerning, in
particular, electrical works, fire and thunderbolt protection. All means for venting have to be provi ded in the assemblies
where the pressur e equipment are installed. Before installation, check shall be done if service conditions are consistent
with use limitations.
Where this product is used :
- provide the cathodic protection and electrical isolation to avoid any corrosion and
Separator shall be installed in non-seismic area and hasn’t to undergo fire and thunderbolt action.

Inspection
Upon arrival at site the equipment must be inspected for eventual damages occurred during transportation. At least, the
following points have to be inspected:
a) Integrity of nozzles closure and equipment sealing.
b) Status of painted surfaces. If paint is damage any touch-up shall be carried out in accordance with the project coating
specification.
c) Visual check of critical areas such as nozzles, saddles, clips, ..
Any damage shall be reported to quality control office and eventually to the vendor in order to agree and coordinate any
repair work.
The separator have been subject to hydrostatic test at our factory accordin g to Code and Spec’s requirements and
thoroughly i nspected for leakage during the above test. However, handling during transportation or moving into place
may have loose gasketed seals: based upon the above, it is recommended to recheck all bolted connections, if any, prior
to start up.
Cleaning
Thoroughly clean and blow all pipe lines to remove scal es and other foreign matter which accelerate cloggin g of the
separator.
Piping up
The piping established practice shall be follow when installing the separator. The separator must be installed with the
flow as indicated by the in and out marking on the separator itself.
Plinths/supports
The masonry plinths or supports must be adequate to support the equipment that could be subject to stresses due to
piping connections
Leveling
The separator must be installed with proper leveling, vertical or horizontal depending on the type within the limits
specified in technical specifications.

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Access
The separator must be installed at a sufficient distance from the other devices, so as to allow operators easy access for
cleaning, inspection and maintenance.
The separator has an opening system to allow internal inspection, during the installation check their accessibility.
The appropriate media such as ladders or platforms may be made by the client to facilitate the inspection of every part
of the equipment.
Piping and connections
To avoid excessive strain or stress due to connections to the pipes, should be taken the following precautions:
 To avoid stress due to the connection of the separator nozzles, pipes should not be forced alignment during
assembly.
 If the intensity and direction of the forces caused by external piping and nozzles are known have been designed
according to these reactions, the values of force and moments must not be exceeded.
Flanges and bolted joints
During the construction of a flanged joint is important to ensure the accurate alignment of vertical and horizontal
parallel faces of the flanges.
Tighten bolts evenly crosswise with, once the check further tightening each bolt. The same procedure will be followed
in case of maintenance.
Ventilation
The separators should have adequate ventilation around them, particularly if used indoors. The ventilation requirements
must take into account the average type of loss that may occur from the device. Special precautions in case of lethal
material to be agreed with the authorities concerned.
Lighting
Where necessary, the lighting of the separator should have a level sufficient to allow the safe movement of personnel
operations.
Cover transport and caps
Cover transport and caps (if any) will remain until the separator is in position for installation. During their careful
removal residue or other foreign material that may damage the system.

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7.OPERATING

The separator does not require any particular attention to operate since it is not a rotating component (static equipment).
Anyhow, it is recommended that during start-up and shut down the variation of pressure will be smoothly.

The cartridge demister installed inside is designed ad to be able to withstand a differential pressure between inlet and
outlet. To facilitate the operator control a proper set of pressure gauges have to be installed on the nozzles for which it is
foreseen proper coupling connections.

Each cartridge separator is designed for a maximum differential pressure not be exceeded. The cartridges are subject to
clogging when the pressure differential has been reached will require their replacement.

8.MAINTENANCE

This instruction does not overrule plant and/or institutional instruction for operation in safe work inside a plant. In
additional to information given on this regard into Instruction Manual present consideration are to be followed in
order to operate safety.

 Separator parts are subject to normal wear and must be inspected periodically and replace as necessary. The
frequency of inspection and replacement depends upon the severity of service condition and upon applicable
codes and national standards/rule.

 During the insp ection of the separator, the equipment with drain valves, these shall be checked that the valves
are free of any debris that may restrict the drain flow.
 In order to avoid personal injury or equipment dama ge caused by sudden release of pressure or explosion of
accumulate gas, do not attempt any maintenance or disassembly without first isolating the separator from
system pressure an d relieving all internal pressure from the separator.

 Before starting disassembly, carefully release all pressures from the separator.
 Never loosen the separator body while the units is under pressure.
 Do not remove any pipe plugs from the unit while it is under pressure.
 Use a gauge to monitor pressure while releasing it.
 The drain valve is for releasing fluid.
 Direct the flow stream in a safe direction.

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The operations of replacement of the cartridge demister are the following:

Flanged type opening
This type of opening is a standard as any flange connection. Opening sequence are:

a) By means of the drain valve, depressurize the separator.

b) After assurance of complete depressurisation (by means the pressure gauge),un-tightening the bolt the flange
superior in cross sequence process till all bolts are removed.
c) Remove the blind flange using the appropriate lifting davit and move it to the side.
d) Lift the cartridge demister with hand and remove it from the body of the cylinder.
e) Inspect gasket and their locations, and replace if necessary.
f) Inspect and clean, if necessary, the internal surface and components.

For ri-assembly, follow the same procedure in reverse.

In case this is not Davit for lifting the lid you need a crane to operate safely without damaging the sealing surface.

An examination of internal and external parts of the equipment to be made. The separator cartridge should be inspected
to determine if you need a cleaning or replacement. The frequency of inspection / testing and replacement depends on
the severity of service conditions and the laws and regulations / rules applicable national.

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9. START-UP AND SHUTDOWN

Separators are particular sensitive to pressure increase very rapidly since the cartridge it self may be damage. Pressure
should be increase in stages of approximately 10% of o perating pressure up to the operating value. In case of leakage
or other inconvenience, the procedure should be immedi ately stopped and the problem investigated and removed before
a new start-up.

Gasketed connection
Before start-up and after initial start-up, at normal operating pressure and temperature, it is recommended to inspect all
gasketed joints for tightness, with soaps water.

Decommissioning
When possible, reduce slowly the pressure in order to avoid damage to the internals. In no case open the equipment
before the pressure is completely released. In case of sudden high variation of pressure particular attention should be
given to the status of internal cartridge.

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DRAWINGS

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DATA TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE APPLICATION OF PARTS

TYPE ………………………………………….. MATR N……………..
N° PART ……………………………………………………...................
NAME …………………………………………………….......................

PARTS LIST (referring to the document MU-079R0)

N° Denominazione N° Denominazione
1 FLANGE DN 8”
3 GASKET
5 FLANGE DN 2”
6 FLANGE DN 1”
12 HALF COUPLING ½” NPT
13 DEMISTER 8”
17 HEXAGONAL HEAD BOLTS
18 WASHER
19 NUT

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