Anderson Centrifugal Line Separators

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Designed for
 
Centrifugal Line Separators are designed to protect gas, steam, air and vapor systems from damage caused by entrained liquids and solids. They help reduce compressor and turbine blade erosion, valve and regulator damage, corrosion, contamination, poor heat-transfer efficiency, water hammer and equipment failure.
 
They are especially suited for systems that require clean, dry flow with minimal pressure drop and continuous operation.

 
Product configurations
 

• LC / LCF / LCR Series. Standard centrifugal line separators for smaller line sizes, providing vertical downflow separation.

• LCC / LCCR Series. High-efficiency centrifugal line separators designed for higher-purity gas and steam applications. These larger models use a side-in/side-out configuration with an inlet filter element to improve performance.

• LS / LUS Series. Line-type centrifugal separators for larger applications, available in vertical or horizontal configurations with multiple nozzle options. These ASME Code vessels are available in larger sizes and do not include an inlet filter element.

 
Key points of differentiation
 

• Filter-free separation. Removes entrained liquids and solids mechanically without disposable filters or cartridges. The LCC and LCCR Series are the exception: they carry an inlet filter element.

• Low maintenance. No moving parts, supporting long service life and low maintenance.

• Energy efficiency. Low pressure drop compared with many filtration or coalescing alternatives.

• Flexible integration. Multiple configurations support small lines through large industrial piping systems.

• Superior efficiency. High-efficiency LCC/LCCR models can remove 99% of entrainment 3 microns and larger.

• Code compliant construction. LS/LUS models are available as ASME Code vessels for larger, engineered applications.

 
Applications
 
Anderson Centrifugal Line Separators support a wide range of industrial applications by removing entrained moisture and solids before they can affect downstream equipment, process reliability or product quality. Typical applications include:
 

• Steam lines for condensate removal

• Air and gas distribution lines

• Compressor suction and discharge lines

• Intercoolers and aftercoolers

• Heat exchangers

• Pipeline moisture removal

• Upstream of dryers, filters, eductors or analyzers

• Ahead of pressure-reduction valves in steam systems

• Any system requiring a clean, dry gas, vapor, steam or air stream

 
Principle of operation
 
Anderson Centrifugal Line Separators use three primary separation mechanisms.
 

1. Centrifugal force. Incoming gas, steam, air or vapor is forced into a cyclonic path. Denser liquid droplets and solid particles are driven outward toward the separator wall.

2. Impingement. Droplets and particles strike internal surfaces, causing smaller droplets to combine into larger droplets.

3. Gravity drainage. Separated liquids and solids run down the vessel walls into a drain area, while clean, dry gas or vapor continues downstream.

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