SPX Airpel Series pipeline protection filters

The wide range of filtration products available from SPX’s Airpel Series suit many applications within a power-generation facility. The filters offer a cost-effective method of providing protection of more expensive equipment in the pipeline, such as pumps, valves and heat exchangers. Suitable for areas such as steam lines and raw water intake, the filters come in single, dual and multi-basket configurations and operate at pressures up to 50 bar.

Single filters are said to offer an extremely cost-effective protection system and can be used where flow can be shut off for short cleaning periods. They have quality 316 grade stainless steel baskets with large filtration areas to minimise pressure drop and can be fitted with differential pressure indicators and transmitters to reduce maintenance, by ensuring cleaning is only carried out when required.

Dual and dual multi-basket models offer the capability to clean filters during continuous flow. Where there is continuous operation and lower maintenance is preferred, manual and automatic self-cleaning filters and back-flushing strainers are also available. All Airpel filters come in a range of standard housings, including cast steel, cast iron, stainless steel and gunmetal to best suit any given application.  Quick-release covers on the filters ensure rapid and easy maintenance to minimise any process downtime.

Options such as remote signalling are available to suit many applications and a wide range of sizes and materials are available from standard stock to meet budget and delivery requirements.