Coalescer Gas Liquid Separators

Fine mist separation (>5 microns) with 99% efficiency

Wright-Austin high efficiency CLC coalescer gas liquid separators can be applied for both horizontal and vertical (up-flow) applications. Their compact design often enables them to be installed and supported by the pipeline without costly separate supports.

Standard centrifugal separators use a single vortex stage to remove entrained droplets larger than 10 microns with 99% efficiency. CLC coalescer separators are a two-stage design capable of removing entrained droplets as fine as 5 microns with 99% efficiency.

If you require even finer separation, consider our Type TF fine mist moisture separators (down to 0.3 microns). See our article Coalescer Gas Liquid Separator Designs for more detail.

How the Two-Stage Design Works

The first stage uses a wire mesh coalescing pad that causes droplets > 5 microns to coalesce into droplets > 10 microns. The second stage then removes those larger droplets with 99% efficiency. As with all Wright-Austin centrifugal separators, the patented Vortex Containment Plate prevents re-entrainment after separation.

The mesh layer may require periodic cleaning or replacement, so these units use a flanged body design with stud/nut or swing-bolt closure. Coalescer separators are constructed to ASME Section VIII, Division 1. An ASME stamp and CRN registration can be provided.

Typical Applications

• Removal of water or oil from refrigeration gases
• Steam heated evaporators
• Compressed air prior to a desiccant dryer bed
• High pressure gas at injection wells
• Fuel gas lines to engines in power and industrial plants
• Natural gas distribution lines and regulator stations

Outline Drawings (click to open PDF)