The purpose of coalescer filters is to separate submicronic oil, water, and solids from process streams. Without these filters, contaminants can damage equipment and compromise the integrity of the process stream. For filtering process fluids, the most common application of coalescer filters is to remove oil from water or vice versa. For filtering process gases, coalescer filters most commonly remove solid or liquid particles from the gas.
How it works
Coalescer filter media is constructed from multiple layers of material, which vary depending on specific filtration requirements. These layers bond together to form one coalescer filter media. Regardless of the specific material layers used, all coalescing filters function by following these basic steps:
- Capture the droplets or particulates.
- Combine the small, separate droplets into larger droplets.
- Use gravity to separate the larger droplets from the process stream.
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Hollingsworth & Vose is an industry leader in supplying coalescer filter media for many critical industries, including pharmaceutical, chemical, and pneumatic power. Our coalescer filter media effectively separate certain liquids, gases, or other impurities from process streams.