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Pentair Apex Element is designed to maintain consistent annular velocities throughout its height. This is achieved by gradually widening the outer annular space from bottom to top, aligning with the gas flow as it exits the element. The Apex element technology was integrated into UltiSep, further enhancing separator performance with efficiencies exceeding 99.97%. APEX+ represents the latest advancement in optimizing these separation technologies.
Benefits
- Captures sub-micron aerosols
- Coalesces aerosols into larger liquid droplets
- Efficiently removes captured liquids from gas streams
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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Pentair Apex Element is tailored to ensure uniform annular velocities across its height. This is achieved by tapering the element gently, allowing the outer annular space to widen progressively from bottom to top, matching the flow of external fluid as it exits the element. The cylindrical elements require less spacing due to high fluid velocities at the circumference, allowing smaller vessel sizes and reduced capital costs.
Pentair Oil and Gas Separations designs and manufactures advanced separation products and systems for capturing particulate, liquid, and soluble contaminants from both liquid and gas streams. Originally developed over twenty-five years ago, the UltiSep Separator technology addressed shortcomings in traditional gas-liquid separators by significantly improving liquid and aerosol removal from gas streams.
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APPLICATION AREAS
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- Gas/Liquid Aerosol Removal from Gas StreamsLiquid/Liquid Fluid
- Quality Management of Hydrocarbon Systems
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