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 within the pipeline without costly supports.

Standard centrifugal separators use a single vortex stage to remove entrained droplets finer 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 Comparison of Coalescing 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)