SS324FA‑5 Separator Filter Element Natural Gas Pipeline Gas‑Liquid Separation Separator Cartridge

Product Overview

Natural gas gathered from well‑site often carries condensed liquid hydrocarbon, free water and fine rock dust. separator filter element plays the second‑stage separation role after coalescer cartridge inside natural‑gas processing vessel, Gas Filter Element product range includes SS324FA‑5 for long‑distance gas transmission station. This separator cartridge adopts hydrophobic media material, repelling liquid droplets coalesced by upstream coalescer, letting dry‑gas pass through while intercepting liquid phase, realizing reliable gas‑liquid separation for pipeline natural‑gas working‑condition.

Basic Technical Parameters

Model	SS324FA‑5
Working medium	Well‑site / pipeline natural gas (gas‑phase main body, carry liquid droplet & solid dust)
Core function	Gas‑liquid separation, block coalesced liquid droplets, intercept solid particle impurity
Media property	Hydrophobic & oleophobic separator media
Working pressure scope	‑0.1 ~ 10.0 MPa
Working temperature	‑40℃ ~ +120℃

Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Station Application Scenario

SS324FA‑5 separator filter element is specially used for long‑distance natural‑gas transmission station. Well‑head natural‑gas first flows through coalescer cartridge to merge tiny liquid mist into large droplets; then gas‑liquid mixed stream enters SS324FA‑5 separator element. Hydrophobic separator media reject liquid droplets, liquid falls down into vessel bottom settling tank, dry purified natural‑gas flows out towards downstream pipeline. If separator fails, residual liquid enters long‑distance pipeline, will cause pipeline inner‑wall corrosion and damage downstream compressor unit. This model is not for liquid‑phase fuel treatment, it serves high‑pressure gas‑phase pipeline working‑condition. When site contains many solid particles, configure pre‑protection by Industrial Oil Purification Equipment matching gas‑phase pre‑filter device.

Core Product Advantages

Special hydrophobic‑oleophobic separator media keep stable rejection performance under long‑term high‑pressure natural‑gas scouring. Strict structural dimension control guarantees installation concentricity inside pressure vessel, reduce gas bypass risk. Media has good anti‑corrosion performance for trace H₂S contained in raw natural‑gas. Each finished separator cartridge will pass bubble‑point and media‑hydrophobic‑performance test before factory delivery. It can realize drop‑in replacement for well‑site imported original separator consumables.

Manufacturer & Factory Strength

Our factory owns complete coalescer‑separator testing rig, can simulate high‑pressure natural‑gas gas‑liquid separation performance test. We accumulate many project experiences for domestic and overseas oil‑gas field station. Except separator cartridges, we also provide matched coalescer consumables and whole‑set vessel technical consulting. We can support bulk‑supply for natural‑gas EPC contractor projects, and we can provide matched spare‑parts together with oil‑filter‑machine for comprehensive station‑site fluid‑treatment maintenance.

FAQ

Q1：What is difference between separator filter element and coalescer filter element in natural‑gas vessel?
A1：Coalescer merges tiny liquid mist into big droplets; separator uses hydrophobic material to block these merged droplets, realizing gas‑liquid separation; they must be used in matching pair.

Q2：What damage will be caused if SS324FA‑5 separator fails at gas‑transmission station?
A2：Liquid hydrocarbon and water enter downstream pipeline, causing inner‑wall corrosion; liquid also may damage natural‑gas compressor impeller and lead to unit shutdown accident.

Q3：Can SS324FA‑5 work under natural‑gas containing trace H₂S?
A3：Standard version can adapt trace‑H₂S working‑condition; for high‑concentration‑sulfur working‑condition, need to select special anti‑sulfur customized‑material version.

Q4：Can SS324FA‑5 be used for aviation‑fuel liquid‑phase medium?
A4：No, this is gas‑phase separator element, not suitable for full‑liquid‑phase aviation‑kerosene medium; need to select dedicated liquid‑liquid coalescer cartridge.

Q5：What inspection items will you do for separator cartridge before delivery?
A5：Including dimensional check, bubble‑point integrity test, media hydrophobic‑performance test, sealing‑ring compatibility inspection.

Reference standard: API RP 1201 Natural‑gas filtration separation practice contact our engineering team