Determining Cost Effectiveness of Cyclone Filter for Gas Metering Systems

[vineethnambiar]

Hi all, I need to know when it will be necessary to install a cyclone filter along with Filtration unit having cartridges in a Filtration skid for sales Gas Metering systems in pipeline projects.The Cyclone filter is being used to remove the solid loading in the gas whose size is in some microns.So I want to know that in a 16 inch pipeline having Hydrocarbon gas flow rate of 152 MMSCFD & flow velocity of 18.3 m/s, do we need the cyclone filter or a simple filter with cartridge is enough.( to check cost effectiveness)

 

[Navin A S]

The answer to this question depends on the type and size of solids that are present in the gas stream. Generally, a cyclone filter can be used to remove larger particles from the gas stream, while a filter with cartridges is used to remove smaller particles. In cases where there is a high concentration of both large and small particles in the gas stream, a combination of both cyclone filters and cartridge filters may be needed in order to effectively remove the particles. Since you have not provided any information about the type and size of the particles present in the gas stream, it is difficult to provide specific advice without more information.