HYDAC

Process Technology
Gas Filters
Product Overview

EN 7.816.1 / 03.18
 HYDAC Gas Filtration –
Service-life Insurance for your System

The areas of application Media to be filtered Components to be protected Worldwide and local: HYDAC company network
l Offshore and marine The aim is the reliable removal l Sealing systems for turbo compressors With over 8000 employees worldwide, HYDAC is one of the leading
l Petrochemical industry / refinery of particles (sand, rust, abrasion, suppliers of fluid-power, hydraulic and electronic equipment.
l Turbine blades
paraffins, asphaltene, etc.) and fluids More than 50 overseas subsidiaries and over 500 sales and service
l Pipelines (aerosols, oil mist, condensate, etc.). l Injection nozzles partners guarantee competent on-site service –
l Power plants wherever you need our support.
l Seal gas / inert gas / buffer gas l Pistons
l Booster stations Our wide range of products, combined with our expertise
l Fuel gas l Valves
l Compressor stations in development, manufacturing, sales and service, allows HYDAC
l Heating and cooling gas to provide comprehensive filtration concepts – from individual filter
l Gas turbines components to the complete system.
l Flushing gas
l Industrial pumps
l Other technical gases
l Hydrogen applications Certified quality for the highest standards

The Challenge The HYDAC solution

Fluid or particulate contaminations Our filtration strategies are geared towards your specific requirements – based
of gas can significantly impair the service on established standard solutions or specially developed components and systems.
life of major components of systems
and plants. ➞ Wide product portfolio
This can result in costly maintenance Particle filter
l
and repair work, or even complete Coalescence filter
l
downtime.
Pre-separator
l
Typical problems caused solid
and fluid aerosols becoming deposited ➞ Compact and maintenance-friendly filter design
on components include: ➞ High-quality filter element technology produced in-house
l Erosion ➞ Optimised filter dimensioning
l Deposits
➞ Customised designs and special solutions
l Fouling
➞ Worldwide service and sales
l Corrosion
➞ Continuous development in HYDAC’s own research
and development facilities

NOTE
EN 7.816.1 / 03.18

EN 7.816.1 / 03.18
The information in this brochure relates to the
operating conditions and applications described.
For applications and operating conditions
not described, please contact the relevant
technical department.
Subject to technical modifications.
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 HYDAC Individual
FluidCareCenter Filter Calculation
Filter development on a scientific basis High level of operating reliability
thanks to correct filter calculation
To provide the right environment to develop, revise and optimise
filtration solutions tailored to specific applications, HYDAC has Step 1: Checking
established its own research and development centre, the only one the prerequisites
of its kind in the world. At the HYDAC FluidCareCenter, fundamental
l Determining
knowledge on fluids and their properties is increased and developments
the application data
are scrutinized on the test bench.
by means of filter
specification form
(the filter specification
form is provided
on the second from last
page of this brochure)
l Minimum required
information for filter
calculation: operating
pressure, operating
temperature, flow rate
and gas composition
l Lab services /
technical cleanliness Step 2: Filter sizing
Determining the filter size
l Multi-pass test rig on basis of HYDAC
-F
 iltration performance calculation software*:
and contamination lT
 he calculation software calculates the pressure loss curve
retention for the gas filter in accordance with the present process conditions
- Inspection with Multi- lC
 alculation of the pressure drop also takes into consideration
Pass-Test ISO 16889 the actual filter geometry and real gas behaviour
lA
 mixture of up to five gases can be selected as the medium
l Hydromechanical test
field / universal test l If the gas components are in a liquid state, they will be identified
bench and the volume percentage will be calculated
Measurement of: lT
 he result is also given in graph form
- Collapse
 burst pressure 140
to ISO 2941
120
-F
 low change fatigue
Pressure drop [mbar]

strength to ISO 3724 100

-F
 low characteristics 80
to ISO 3968
60
l Bubble-point test bench
40
-Q
 uality testing for filter
elements to ISO 2942 20

0
l Testing and 0 100 200 300 400 500 600
characterisation of filter Gas flow [Nm3 /h]
elements for gas filters Gas composition:
Inlet to outlet
to ISO 12500 Methane: 69 mol.%
Propane: 15 mol.% Only filter element
- Characterisation Ethane: 11 mol.%
of coalescence filter i-pentane: 2 mol.%
Carbon dioxide: 3 mol.%
media
-F
 ractional separation lT
 he program is based, amongst other things, on numerous real
efficiency / distribution measurements using nitrogen, as well as different theoretical
measurement: simulations (CFD)
determination of aerosol
Step 3: Determining the filtration rating
percentage in raw
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and pure gases lA

 s a basic rule: as coarse as possible – as fine as necessary
-A
 utomated test
sequences

* The customer-specific filter calculation is performed exclusively at HYDAC Head Office

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 Separation Method Particle filtration

Gas Filtration
In gas filtration, depth filter media are mainly used. In certain less critical
applications, however, a surface filter such as a screen basket filter may
also be sufficient.

The aim of the gas filtration is the reliable removal of particles (sand, Surface filtration
rust, abrasion, paraffins, asphaltene, etc.) and fluids (aerosols, oil mist, Particles are mainly separated
condensate, etc.). Filtration can generally be divided up into the following at the surface of the filter material
focal areas: (nominal retention rate – 90 % to
95 % of particles above the specified
Separation of... filtration rating). Once a specified
pressure loss is reached, the filter
elements need to be cleaned.
Combination HYDAC product:
Solids Fluids
of solids & fluids
(particle filtration) (coalescence filtration)
(coalescence filtration) l GFS, GFL

Depth filtration
Pre-filtration The medium to be filtered passes
into the filter structure. The particles
In the case of gas severely contaminated with fluids and surging to be removed remain caught
fluids, using a pre-separator upstream from the main filter is strongly in the deeper layers of the filter
recommended. (absolute retention rate – at least
99.5 % of particles above
There are two procedures to choose from:
the specified filtration rating
must be retained). As the filter
Demister element fills up, flow resistance rises,
Pre-cleaned gas
In a demister (droplet separator), causing the differential pressure
the moist gas is fed through across the filter element to increase.
Demister a demister pack (wire mesh) The filter elements need
pack
where it is redirected repeatedly. to be cleaned or replaced.
A baffle plate can be placed HYDAC products:
upstream from the demister pack l GFL, GFH, GF1, GF2, GF3,
to separate surging fluids GF4, FGF, GPF
and coarse particle contaminations.
As fluid droplets have a greater Coalescence filtration
inertia than the gas, they become
Sump
deposited and as the deposits In coalescence filtration, depth filter materials are used exclusively.
increase they flow down In a coalescence filter, the gas is fed through a highly permeable mesh.
into a collection area. Aerosols make contact with the fibres and are retained there as the result
of adhesion force. Separated fluids can retain further aerosols,
HYDAC product: with the droplets gradually becoming larger and then flowing downwards
l GDS as the result of gravity.

Cyclone The filter materials are selected

Pre-cleaned gas
The tangential in-flow and tapering to enable all physical coalescence
housing cross-section encourage mechanisms to be utilised optimally.
a downwards spiral flow to form.
Particles and aerosols are pressed 1 = Direct retention:
against the housing wall by centri­ droplet size > 1 µm
fugal forces and they sediment
2 = Inertia collision:
in a collection space in the bottom
droplet size 0.3 to 1 µm
section.

Separation Method
The cyclone is suitable for separa­ Pleated filter material Coalescence layer 3 = Diffusion  /  “Brownian motion”:
ting both high solid particle content droplet size < 0.3 µm
and fluid. 1
HYDAC products:
HYDAC product: l GFL, GFH, GF1, GF2, GF3, GF4,
l GCS GCF
2
V (high)

V (low)
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 HYDAC Gas Filters –
the Various Types *Other pressure ranges on request

Gas Filter GF series Standard

Gas Particle Filter Filter type
All gas filters in the GF series Standard pressure range*
Filter type
are available with particle and coalescence pressure range*
filter elements (except GFS)

Single / double Single / double
GFS screen basket Up to 16 bar GPF Up to 250 bar
inline filter
filter

Single / double Standard
GFL Up to 16 bar Gas Coalescer Filter Filter type
inline filter pressure range*

Single Single / double
GFH Up to 1050 bar GCF Up to 250 bar
inline filter inline filter

Single
GF1 Up to 1000 bar
inline filter
GCF with
integrated
cyclone Single / double
pre-separator Up to 250 bar
inline filter
Single Filter
Double
GF2 Up to 700 bar HYDAC e
inline filter Exclus
iv

Standard
Pre-separator Filter type
pressure range*
Single
GF3 Up to 400 bar
inline filter

Cyclone
GCS Up to 250 bar
pre-separator
Single / double
GF4 Up to 100 bar
inline filter

Product Overview
Single Demister
FGF Up to 100 bar GDS Up to 250 bar
inline filter Separator
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 HYDAC
Filter Elements Filter Materials
Nominal filtration: filtration ratings > 25 µm / absolute filtration: filtration ratings < 25 µm Chemicron® metal fibre
Particle filter elements Special features
l Depth filter material
Screen basket (absolute retention rate)
l Pore size is continuously reduced from
Available l GFS
for filter type contaminated side to clean side ➞
particles of various sizes are deposited
Filter material, l Wire mesh, in the depth structure of the filter layers
filtration ratings 25 µm – 500 µm with minimum influence on the flow
l Perforated plate, behaviour
1000 µm – 10000 µm l Sintered stainless steel fibres –
no fibre migration possible
Technical data l Very high chemical, mechanical
l Filter material: stainless steel (1.4404) and thermal stability
Chemicron metal fibre fleece & wire mesh
®

l Filtration rating: 0.1 µm to 25 µm l Easy to pleat

Available l GFL, GFH, GF1, GF2, GF3, l High porosity: up to 80 %
l Temperature: up to max +400 °C
for filter type GF4, FGF, GPF
Advantages
Filter material, l Chemicron®
filtration ratings metal fibre fleece, l Minimum pressure loss
0.1 µm – 25 µm thanks to very high porosity
l Wire mesh, l No electrostatic charge buildup
25 µm – 500 µm
l No fibre migration
l Very high pressure stability
Processmicron glass fibre fleece
® l Increased filter element service life
l Very large filter area when fleece folded
Available l GFS, GFL, GFH, GF1, GF2, in star shape
for filter type GF3, GF4, FGF, GPF

Filter material,
filtration ratings
l Processmicron®
glass fibre fleece,
Processmicron® glass fibre fleece
0.1 µm – 25 µm
Special features
l Depth filter material
(absolute retention rate)
l Pore size is continuously reduced from
contaminated side to clean side ➞
Coalescence filter elements
particles of various sizes are deposited
in the depth structure of the filter layers
Chemicron® metal fibre with minimum influence on the flow
Available l GFL, GF2, GF3, GF4,
behaviour
for filter type FGF, GCF l Good chemical, mechanical
and thermal stability
Filter material, l Chemicron® Technical data
filtration ratings metal fibre fleece, Advantages
0.1 µm – 25 µm l Filter material: combination of micro
glass fibre media and wire mesh l Low pressure loss thanks
(1.4404) to high porosity
l Filtration rating: 0.1 µm to 20 µm l No fibre migration
absolute l High pressure stability
Processmicron glass fibre fleece
®
l Temperature: up to max +100 °C l High filter element life expectancy

Available l GFL, GF2, GF3, GF4,

l Very large filter area when fleece folded
for filter type FGF, GCF in star shape

Filter material, l Processmicron®

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filtration ratings glass fibre fleece,
0.1 µm – 25 µm

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 HYDAC Betterfit
Gas Filter Elements
HYDAC Betterfit filter elements have the same functional qualities and dimensions Processmicron® glass fibre fleece
as standard coalescence filter elements available on the market.
Technical data:
There are two filter element types to choose from: l Processmicron® glass fibre fleece
l Version with standard market design l Depth filtration up to 0.1 µm (solids or droplets)
l Betterfit – optimised design for more system reliability l Burst pressure > 12 bar

Two filter materials to choose from:

Standard market design Betterfit filter elements
l Chemicron® metal fibre fleece for applications with aggressive gases
or higher temperature ranges
O-ring, explosive O-ring, explosive
l Processmicron® glass fibre fleece for unproblematic gases decompression decompression
and low temperature ranges resistant resistant
Connection cap
bonded
Internal O-ring,
Chemicron metal fibre ®
explosive
decompression
Technical data: Internal O-ring, resistant
explosive
l Chemicron® metal fibre fleece, sintered decompression Connection cap
l Depth filtration up to 0.1 µm (solids or droplets) resistant bonded
l Burst pressure > 30 bar Protective tube

Coalescence Coalescence
Standard market design Betterfit filter elements layer layer

O-ring, explosive O-ring, explosive

decompression End cap bonded End cap bonded
decompression
resistant resistant
Connection cap
welded Internal O-ring,
explosive Advantages over
decompression
Internal O-ring, resistant conventional market design:
explosive
decompression Connection cap l More reliable component protection
resistant crimped
l Higher-quality filter elements
Protective tube l Optimum filter service life
Coalescence Coalescence
l Increased safety of operation
layer layer l Lower maintenance and
spare part costs
End cap welded End cap crimped

Advantages over
conventional market design:
l More reliable component protection
l Higher-quality filter elements
l Optimum filter service life
l Increased safety of operation
l Lower maintenance

Filter Elements
and spare part costs
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 Product Overview
HYDAC Gas Filter GF Series

GFS Operating pressure Technical data GF3 Operating pressure Technical data

Tmin / Tmax l -46 °C / +235 °C Tmin / Tmax l -46 °C / +235 °C

p max l 16 bar p max l 400 bar

Connection size l DN 50 – DN 1000 Connection size l G ½" to G 2"

Housing material l Stainless steel* Housing material l Stainless steel*

l Carbon steel Up to 400 bar
Filter material, l Chemicron® metal fibre fleece,
Screen basket l Wire mesh, filtration rating 0.1 µm – 25 µm
material, 25 µm – 500 µm l Processmicron® glass fibre fleece,
filtration rating l Perforated plate, 0.1 μm – 25 μm
1000 µm – 10000 µm l Wire mesh,
20 µm – 500 µm

GFL Up to 16 bar Technical data GFH Operating pressure Technical data

Tmin / Tmax l -46 °C / +235 °C Tmin / Tmax l -196 °C / +85 °C

p max l 16 bar p max l 1050 bar

Connection size l DN 50 – DN 1000 Connection size l Autoclave ¼" – 9/16" tube

Housing material l Stainless steel* Housing material l Stainless steel*

l Carbon steel
Filter material, l Chemicron® metal fibre fleece,
filtration rating 0.1 µm – 25 µm
Filter material, l Chemicron metal fibre fleece,
®

filtration rating 0.1 µm – 25 µm l Wire mesh,

20 µm – 500 µm
l Processmicron® glass fibre fleece,
0.1 µm – 25 µm
l Wire mesh,
20 µm – 500 µm
GF1 Technical data

Tmin / Tmax l -40 °C / +85 °C

GF4 Operating pressure Technical data
p max l 1000 bar
Tmin / Tmax l -46 °C / +235 °C

Connection size l Autoclave ¼" – 9/16" tube

p max l 100 bar

Housing material l Duplex (1.4462)

Connection size l G 1"
Up to 1050 bar
Filter material, l Chemicron® metal fibre fleece,
Housing material l Stainless steel*
filtration rating 0.1 µm – 25 µm
Filter material, l Chemicron® metal fibre fleece, l Wire mesh,
filtration rating 0.1 µm – 25 µm 20 µm – 500 µm
l Processmicron glass fibre fleece,
®

0.1 μm – 25 μm
l Wire mesh,
20 µm – 500 µm GF2 Technical data

Tmin / Tmax l -46 °C / +235 °C

FGF Technical data
p max l 700 bar
Tmin / Tmax l -46 °C / +235 °C
Up to 100 bar
Connection size l Autoclave ¼" – 9/16 tube

Gas Filter GF Series

p max l 100 bar
l NPT ¼" – ½"
Connection size l DN 50 – DN 200
Housing material l Stainless steel*, Duplex (1.4462)
Housing material l Stainless steel*
Filter material, l Chemicron® metal fibre fleece,
Filter material, l Chemicron® metal fibre fleece, filtration rating 0.1 µm – 25 µm
filtration rating 0.1 µm – 25 µm l Processmicron® glass fibre fleece,
l Processmicron® glass fibre fleece, 0.1 µm – 25 µm
0.1 µm – 25 µm l Wire mesh,
20 µm – 500 µm
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All gas filters in the GF series are available with particle and coalescence filter elements
(except GFS) Other filter designs on request.

* Stainless steel: 1.4571 or similar (Group 316); others on request

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 Gas Particle Filter GPF
for Particle Filtration
Application range
l Filtration of dry gases

Features
l Reversible double stainless-steel filter
l Double Block and Bleed variant
for applications with high pressures
and hazardous gases
l Low-Pressure variant available
for applications with low pressures

Advantages
l Pressure-loss-optimised design
l Reliable filtration of particulate contamination
down to 0.1 μm
l Compact design
Gas outlet
l Double-sealing design for hazardous gases
l Design with no weld seams
for best corrosion resistance (H2S)
l No pressure loss caused by switchover
process
l Simple filter element change
l High contamination retention capacity Function Change-over
of the filter elements
l The gas to be filtered enters the filter housing does not interrupt filtration
l No reduction in cross-section (particularly through the filter inlet on the bottom change- l Filtration is performed either in the left
change-over valve and filter element) over valve or the right filter housing.
Gas inlet l No welded parts l Flow through the filter element l The adjacent filter housing is first pressurised
is from the inside to the outside via the pressure balance valve
Circuit diagram, GPF l Particle contaminations are held and retained l The balance valve is either flange-mounted
in the filter element to the change-over valve or integrated
into a separate line. It joins both housings
on the clean side
Technical data* Gas Particle Filter GPF
l After hydraulic balance has been achieved,
the filter is changed over by the double
Versions l Single filter change-over valve
l Double filter (Single Block)
l Double filter (Double Block and Bleed DBB) l Practically no pressure loss during change-
over thanks to maximum negative overlap
Connection sizes l DN 15 to DN 50 of the change-over balls (change-over

Gas Particle Filter GPF

ball valve specially developed by HYDAC
Standard pressure ranges l Up to 250 bar Accessories)
l Constant gas flow even during change-over
Tmin / Tmax l - 46 °C to + 235 °C

Filtration rating l 0.1 µm to 25 µm

Filter element type l Particle filter element: HYDAC ball change-over valve
l Chemicron® metal fibre fleece
l Processmicron® glass fibre fleece

Housing material* l Stainless steel: 1.4571 or similar (Group 316)

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Sealing material l Standard: FKM EDR
l Optional: FEPM / FFKM / FVMQ / NBR
* Other materials / filter designs on request

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 Gas Coalescer Filter GCF
for Particle and Aerosol Filtration
Application range
l Filtration of moist gases

Features
l Reversible double stainless-steel filter
l Double Block and Bleed variant for applications
with high pressures and hazardous gases
l Low-Pressure variant available for applications
with low pressures

Advantages
l Pressure-loss-optimised design
l Reliable filtration of fluid and particulate
contamination down to 0.1 μm
l Compact design
l Double-sealing design for hazardous gases
Gas outlet
l Design with no weld seams for best corrosion
resistance (H2S)
l No pressure loss caused by switchover process
l Simple filter element change
l High contamination retention capacity
of the filter elements
l No reduction in cross-section (particularly
Function Change-over
change-over valve and filter element) l The gas to be filtered enters the filter housing does not interrupt filtration
through the filter inlet on the bottom change-over l Filtration is performed either in the left or the right
l No welded parts
valve filter housing
Gas inlet
l Flow through the filter element is from the inside l The adjacent filter housing is first pressurised
to the outside via the pressure balance valve
Circuit diagram, GCF w/o cyclone l Particle contaminations are held and retained l The balance valve is either flange-mounted
in the filter element to the change-over valve or integrated into
l Fluid media (aerosols, oil mist) are coalesced a separate line. It joins both housings
at the filter element on the clean side
Technical data* Gas Coalescer Filter GCF
l If the liquid phase percentage in the gas l After hydraulic balance has been achieved,
is too high, preventing full coalescence the filter is changed over by the double change-
Versions l Single filter at the filter element at normal filtration speeds, over valve
l Double filter (Single Block)
using a pre-separator is recommended l Practically no pressure loss during change-
l Double filter (Double Block and Bleed DBB)
over thanks to maximum negative overlap
Connection sizes l DN 15 to DN 50 of the change-over balls (change-over ball valve
specially developed by HYDAC Accessories)
Standard pressure ranges l Up to 250 bar l Constant gas flow even during change-over

Tmin / Tmax l - 46 °C to + 235 °C

Filtration rating l 0.1 µm to 25 µm

Filter element type l Coalescence filter element:

l Chemicron® metal fibre fleece
l Processmicron® glass fibre fleece

Housing material* l Stainless steel: 1.4571 or similar (Group 316)

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Sealing material l Standard: FKM EDR
l Optional: FEPM / FFKM / FVMQ / NBR
* Other materials / filter designs on request
HYDAC ball change-over valve
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 Filter
Double

Gas Coalescer Filter GCF HYDAC e

Exclus
iv

with Integrated Cyclone Pre-Separator

Application range
l For applications where moist gases and a large
amount of aerosols, oil mists or condensate
can be expected

Features
l Efficient pre-separation of fluids and coarse
contamination by means of integrated cyclone
pre-separator
l Depending on the operating conditions, the cyclone
can separate aerosols down to 5 µm and particle
contamination down to 2 µm
l Significantly longer filter element service life
thanks to integrated cyclone pre-separator
l Pressure-loss- and flow-optimised design
(compared with upstream gas separators)
l Double Block and Bleed variant for applications
with high pressures and / or hazardous gases

Advantages
Gas outlet
l Reliable filtration of fluid and particulate contamination
down to 0.1 μm
l Double-sealing design for hazardous gases
l Design with no weld seams for best corrosion
resistance (H2S)
l No pressure loss caused by switchover process
l Simple filter element change
l High contamination retention capacity Function
of the filter elements
l The gas to be filtered enters the filter housing through
l No reduction in cross-section the filter inlet on the bottom change-over valve
(particularly change-over valve)
l Surging fluids and larger aerosol quantities and coarse
l Cost reduction in overall system thanks to flow-
Gas inlet contaminant particles are filtered at the cyclone. Depending
and pressure-loss-optimised integrated cyclone
on the operating conditions (type of gas, pressure, density,
Circuit diagram, GCF with integrated cyclone pre-separator pre-separator
temperature, speed), the cyclone separates aerosols and particle
contamination down to 5 µm
Technical data* Gas Coalescer Filter GCF with cyclone l This provides significant relief for the filter elements
downstream, thus extending their service life considerably
Versions l Single filter l Flow through the filter element is from the inside to the outside
l Double filter (Single Block) l Particle contamination is collected and retained in the filter
l Double filter (Double Block and Bleed DBB) element. In addition liquid phases (aerosols / oil mists)

Gas Coalescer Filter GCF

are coalesced by the filter element
Connection sizes l DN 15 to DN 50 l The separated fluids are collected inside the filter housing
in collecting chambers (contaminated side: cyclone trap / clean
Standard pressure ranges l Up to 250 bar side: chamber beneath the filter element) and they can be
drained via appropriate valves
Tmin / Tmax l - 46 °C to + 235 °C
l The volumes of the collection chambers are dimensioned
Filtration rating l 0.1 µm to 25 µm
generously to allow reliable draining from the filter even
for surging fluids
V (high)

V (low)
Filter element type l Coalescence filter element:
l Chemicron® metal fibre fleece
l Processmicron® glass fibre fleece
Change-over does not interrupt filtration
l See description on page 19
Housing material* l Stainless steel: 1.4571 or similar (Group 316) Flow simulation
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Sealing material l Standard: FKM EDR
l Optional: FEPM / FFKM / FVMQ / NBR
* Other materials / filter designs on request

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 Pre-Separator Pre-Separator
Gas Cyclone Separator GCS Gas Demister Separator GDS
Application range Application range
l The cyclone is suitable for separating both high solid l Separation of aerosol droplets (> 15 μm)
particle amounts and fluids and surging fluids before main filtration
l Separation of aerosol droplets (> 5 μm)
and surging fluids before main filtration Features

Pre-Separator Gas Cyclone Separator GCS / Gas Demister Separator GDS

l Unlike a cyclone, the demister is not entirely suitable
Features for solid contamination and fluctuating operating
l The cyclone has a more compact design and greater conditions, as this greatly impairs the filtration
separation performance than a demister, as it is less performance
sensitive to fluctuations in the operating conditions
(pressure and flow) Advantages
Alternative solution (cost reduction): l Maximum safety thanks to double seals
l HYDAC seal gas filter with integrated cyclone: l Low-maintenance thanks to particularly long-life
patented change-over double filter, optimised demister pack design
for flow and pressure loss (see page 20 / 21)
l Low pressure loss

Advantages Function
l Stable separation rate, covering a wide range
l In a demister (droplet separator), the moist gas
Pre-cleaned gas of filtrate speeds Pre-cleaned gas is fed through a demister pack (wire mesh)
l Maintenance-free and wear-free as no consumable where it is redirected repeatedly
parts, such as demister pack or filter elements
l A baffle plate is placed upstream from the demister
l Maximum safety thanks to double seals Demister pack
l Self-cleaning pack
l As fluid droplets have a greater inertia than the gas,
they become deposited and as the deposits increase
Function they flow down into a collection area
l The tangential in-flow and tapering housing cross-
section encourage a downwards spiral flow to form
l Particles and aerosols are pressed against the housing
wall by centrifugal forces and they are fed through
a collection space in the bottom section

Sump
V (high)

V (low)

Flow simulation Demister function

Technical data* Gas Cyclone Separator GCS Technical data* Gas Demister Separator GDS

Connection sizes l DN 20 to DN 50 Connection sizes l DN 20 to DN 50

Standard pressure ranges l Up to 250 bar Standard pressure ranges l Up to 250 bar

Tmin / Tmax l - 46 °C to + 235 °C Tmin / Tmax l - 46 °C to + 235 °C

Filtration performance l Up to > 5 µm Filtration performance l Aerosol droplets and surging fluids
depending on the operating conditions > 15 µm

Housing material* l Stainless steel: 1.4571 or similar (Group 316) Housing material* l Stainless steel: 1.4571 or similar (Group 316)
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Sealing material l Standard: FKM EDR Sealing material l Standard: FKM EDR
l Optional: FEPM / FFKM / FVMQ / NBR l Optional: FEPM / FFKM / FVMQ / NBR
* Other materials / filter designs on request * Other materials / filter designs on request

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 Typical
Application Examples
Power plants Turbo machines in the petrochemical industry
Application:
Dry gas seals of turbo machines
Filtered seal gas Inert seal gas (N2) Gas buffer storage (air) are very complex systems
and extremely sensitive to
Heat recovery,
waste heat-boiler contamination by solid particles,
Air filter aerosols and condensates.
1 2 3
Nat. gas As the shaft rotates, a tiny gap
of just 3 µm forms on the seal
through which the seal gas flows.
Regional
High-pressure Gas turbine
power grid To protect this seal, the seal gases
steam
1 must be filtered appropriately
2
to ensure the seal has as long a
Water Steam Waste service life as possible.
turbine heat

HYDAC solutions:
Process
side Store 1 GCF with or without
Steam Generators side cyclone pre-separator,
GCS, GDS

3 2 GCF, GPF

Cooling tower 3 GPF

Water Transformer

Thrust ring Thrust ring

Condenser Counter-ring Counter-ring
Internal intermediate piece

Application: Fuel gas filtration

In order to function at their best, fuel gas systems require 1 HYDAC solutions: Offshore and marine
clean and dry gases. If pre-filtration is insufficient, FGF, GFL, GFS
Application:
solids and aerosols can enter the combustion system
unhindered, causing wear and abrasion in components Air filtration To allow ship engines
and necessitating costly maintenance and repair work. 2 HYDAC solutions: and subsystems to function
GFL, GFS optimally, clean and dry gases
are needed. If pre-filtration
Cooling water filtration is insufficient, solids and aerosols
3 HYDAC solutions: can enter the system unhindered,
 oarse filter: AutoFilt® RF series
C causing wear and abrasion
Fine filter: Inline filter in components and necessitating
costly maintenance and repair
work.

Air filtration
HYDAC solutions:
GPF, GFL, GF3

Fuel gas filtration

HYDAC solutions:
GCF, GFL, FGF

Flushing gas filtration

HYDAC solutions:
EN 7.816.1 / 03.18

EN 7.816.1 / 03.18
GFL, GFS

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 Gas Filter Specification Form
Oil and gas industry Company: Tel.:

Application: Name: Fax:

In the oil and gas industry, clean
Address: Mobile:
gases are needed to provide smooth
functioning and to protect all kinds E-mail:
of components:
l Injection nozzles, rotor blades
and other turbine components, Application:  (attach sketch as required) Gas:
such as measurement equipment Gas components Mol.
and seals For gas mixtures please state all components %
with theircomposition percentages, or attach the gas analysis
l Rotor blades and seal gas seals for a more a more precise calculation.
of compressors along with their
measurement and control
equipment
l Service work: flushing of fuel gas
lines with non-hazardous gases
(e. g. N2 or inert gas)

Air filtration
HYDAC solutions:
GPF, GFL, GF3

Fuel gas filtration Operating Data:

HYDAC solutions:
GCF, GFL, FGF Operating pressure: Design data: Operating temp.: Flow single: Mark applicable measuring unit with a cross

Seal gas filtration p min _______ bar (g) p design _______ bar (g) Tmin _______ °C _________ /_________ Kg/h Nm3/h scfm
@ 273 K & 1,013 bar(a)

Applications / Gas Filter Specification Form

HYDAC solutions: Normal Design
GCF, GPF, GCS, GDS p max _______ bar (g) Tdesign _______ °C Tmax _______ °C

Flushing gas filtration

HYDAC solutions: Design Data:
GFL, GFS

Water injection Filter type: Pre-separator: Design code: Filter element: Materials:
HYDAC solutions: ___________________
Container:
Coarse filter: AutoFilt® RF series
Single filter Double filter Yes No AD 2000 EN 13445 ASME U-Stamp Particle Coalescence
Fine filter: Inline filter Filter element: ___________________

Pipeline flushing Other: ___________________________ Filtration rating: ______ Seal: ___________________

HYDAC solutions:
Screen basket filter, AutoFilt® RF
series, inline filter Connection size: Maximum permitted differential pressure at cleaner element:

Sealing water filtration ____________________ DN inch p max. clean _______ mbar with flow of: __________ Kg/h Nm3/h scfm
@ 273 K & 1,013 bar(a)
HYDAC solutions:
Screen basket filter, AutoFilt® RF
series, inline filter  Mark applicable measuring unit with a cross Mark applicable measuring unit with a cross

MEG filtration
HYDAC solutions: Explosion Protection: If explosion protection is required, please request the ATEX specifications form!
Customer-specific filter element
technology
_________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Without ATEX IEC Ex

Comments / Accessories:
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