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Power Generation
Reliable power production depends on controlling moisture wherever steam, gas, air, and vent streams move through the plant.
Anderson mechanical separators help utilities reduce liquid carryover, protect critical equipment, and support dependable operation without moving parts or routine filter replacement.
Boiler Steam Drum Moisture Separation
PRODUCT USED
Anderson Steam Drum Internal Vane Bank
WHY IT IS USED
Installed inside the boiler steam drum, the vane bank removes entrained water from saturated steam before the steam reaches downstream equipment. Repeated changes in flow direction cause droplets to impinge on the vane surfaces, coalesce, collect in protected pockets, and drain back to the drum. The result is drier steam that helps reduce moisture carryover associated with superheater scaling, turbine erosion, corrosion, process contamination, and inefficient steam-system operation. Standard designs remove 99% of droplets 8 microns and larger; an optional coalescing mesh pad extends that performance to droplets 3 microns and larger when properly sized and installed.
Gas Turbine and Fuel-Gas Protection
PRODUCT USED
Anderson Centrifugal Receiver Separator
WHY IT IS USED
Fuel-gas and large-volume gas streams can carry bulk liquid, mist, and entrained contaminants that threaten turbines, compressors, valves, regulators, filters, dryers, and controls. The receiver separator first reduces velocity to disengage heavy liquid, then uses impingement and centrifugal force to remove remaining entrainment. Its generous sump capacity helps manage liquid surges while low pressure drop supports high-capacity service.
Boiler, Deaerator, Feedwater-Heater, and Relief Venting
PRODUCT USED
Anderson Exhaust Head
WHY IT IS USED
At atmospheric discharge points, exhaust heads remove entrained water, oil, and solids before steam or vapor exits the stack. The compact CEH serves smaller vents, while the fabricated EH supports larger industrial stacks. Both help prevent wet exhaust, roof and building staining, nearby corrosion, cleanup, and slippery walking surfaces while allowing unrestricted atmospheric discharge.
Steam Distribution, Pressure-Reduction, and Utility Piping
PRODUCTS USED
Anderson Centrifugal Line Separators and Anderson Centrifugal Separators
WHY THEY ARE USED
Condensate, line scale, and other contaminants in steam piping can foul regulators and valves, reduce heat-transfer efficiency, contribute to water hammer, and erode turbine components. Anderson centrifugal separators remove entrainment with low pressure drop before pressure-reduction valves, heat exchangers, turbines, and other steam users.
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LC/LCF/LCR models serve smaller lines.
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LCC/LCCR models add an inlet filter element for higher-purity service.
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LS/LUS models cover larger engineered piping.
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The heavy-duty Type TL is suited to larger flows and demanding ASME pressure-vessel service.
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TLSX adds internal liquid storage for fluctuating or heavier liquid loads.
Compressed Air and Plant Gas Systems
PRODUCTS USED
Anderson Inline Vane Separator, Vertical Vane Separator, Centrifugal Line Separators, or Centrifugal Separator
WHY THEY ARE USED
Moisture and compressor oil can damage controls, instruments, valves, and plant equipment.
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AVS provides high-efficiency Pocket-Type vane separation in an inline arrangement.
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AVGS adds bulk knockout capacity for higher liquid loading or slugging.
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Centrifugal line and Type TL separators provide low-maintenance removal of liquid and solids where a 10-micron performance class and exceptionally low pressure drop fit the application.
Fine Aerosol Removal for Fuel Gas and Combustion Support
PRODUCTS USED
Anderson Centrifugal Separator with Coalescing Mesh or Anderson Coalescing Filter
WHY THEY ARE USED
Gas turbine fuel systems, combustion-support systems, HRSG applications, and critical fuel-gas trains may require removal of aerosols smaller than conventional mechanical separators efficiently capture.
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CL Series combines a 316 stainless-steel coalescing mesh with centrifugal scrubbing to remove 99% of liquid and solid contaminants 4 microns and larger with low pressure drop and no disposable cartridges.
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Where final polishing is required, the multistage ACF removes bulk contamination ahead of high-efficiency coalescing elements and provides 99.98% removal of solid particulates and aerosols 0.3 microns and larger.
Compact Steam, Air, and Gas Moisture Removal
PRODUCT USED
Anderson Combination Separator Trap
WHY IT IS USED
Steam mains, compressed-air lines, and plant-gas piping often need both moisture separation and dependable condensate drainage. The compact threaded 81S and flanged 81F combine an impingement vane, internal baffle, and optional integral float trap to remove 99% of liquids and solids 10 microns and larger. With the float-trap option, condensate is discharged automatically without wasting steam, air, or gas, reducing piping complexity and protecting turbines, heat exchangers, valves, instruments, and other downstream equipment.
Multistage Fuel-Gas Conditioning
PRODUCT USED
Anderson Filter Separator
WHY IT IS USED
Fuel gas supplied to turbines, engines, and industrial plants may contain bulk liquid, fine mist, and solid particulate that can foul controls, erode rotating equipment, or disrupt combustion. The AFS Series combines mechanical pre-separation, cartridge filtration and coalescence, and a high-efficiency final separation stage in one ASME-engineered vessel.
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AFSH supports higher gas flow and liquid-handling requirements.
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AFSV provides the same multistage protection in a smaller-footprint vertical arrangement.
Continuous Lube-Oil Filtration and Cooling
PRODUCT USED
HYCOA 6-Way or Linked 3-Way Transfer Valve
WHY IT IS USED
Turbine, compressor, and other API 614-style lubrication systems must keep oil flowing while a standby filter, cooler, or heat exchanger is placed in service. HYCOA transfer valves switch both supply and return paths in one synchronized changeover, using retractable Shoe Seals for low-torque operation and positive, zero-leak isolation. The compact arrangement reduces piping complexity and supports maintenance without shutting down critical rotating equipment.
High-Purity Steam and Superheater Protection
PRODUCT USED
Anderson Steam Drum Internal Separator
WHY IT IS USED
Installed inside boiler and HRSG steam drums, the Type BI uses a controlled three-stage centrifugal and gravity flow path to remove 99% of entrainment 10 microns and larger. It can deliver steam with total solids as low as 1.0 PPM under specified boiler conditions, helping protect superheater surfaces and support dry, high-purity steam service. Separated liquid returns below the drum water level through ejector drains, and the compact unit operates without moving parts, filters, or screens.
Continuous Condensate Drainage for Steam Equipment
PRODUCTS USED
Clark Float Trap; Enduratrap SVGS for corrosion-resistant service
WHY THEY ARE USED
Heat exchangers, process heaters, reboilers, unit heaters, steam distribution equipment, and superheated-steam systems require prompt drainage as condensate loads change. Float-operated traps respond directly to liquid level and discharge continuously, helping maximize heat transfer, prevent condensate backup and water hammer, and protect equipment across light- and heavy-load conditions. Fabricated 640 and 740 Series models support higher-pressure and higher-temperature service, while all-stainless-steel Enduratrap models suit corrosive environments.
High-Throughput Fuel-Gas and Turbine Protection
PRODUCT USED
Anderson Multi-Cyclone Separator
WHY IT IS USED
High-flow fuel-gas and combustion-support streams can carry liquid, solids, mist, and aerosols that threaten turbine performance and reliability. The AMCS combines inlet bulk knockout, riser-tube impingement, and multiple self-cleaning cyclone tubes to handle heavy loading and upset conditions without filter elements, scrubbing oils, or chemical wash systems. It removes 100% of liquid droplets 8 microns and larger, 100% of solids 5 microns and larger, and 99% of liquid droplets from 5 to 8 microns, with carryover below 0.1 gallons per MMSCF.
High-Pressure Steam Main and Desuperheater Drainage
PRODUCTS USED
Clark Inverted Bucket Steam Trap
WHY THEY ARE USED
Steam mains, desuperheaters, and high-pressure or high-temperature steam systems require complete, prompt condensate removal to protect equipment and reduce water hammer. Rugged inverted bucket traps discharge intermittently while maintaining a water seal to limit live-steam loss. The C190 supports service up to 600 PSIG at 750°F, while the heavier-duty C180 extends capability to 1,000 PSIG at 850°F.
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Boiler Steam Drum Moisture Separation
Boiler, Deaerator, Feedwater-Heater, and Relief Venting
Steam Distribution, Pressure-Reduction, and Utility Piping
High-Purity Steam and Superheater Protection
Continuous Condensate Drainage for Steam Equipment
High-Pressure Steam Main and Desuperheater Drainage
Compact Steam, Air, and Gas Moisture Removal
Continuous Lube-Oil Filtration and Cooling
Compressed Air and Plant Gas Systems
Compact Steam, Air, and Gas Moisture Removal
Gas Turbine and Fuel-Gas Protection
Fine Aerosol Removal for Fuel Gas and Combustion Support
Multistage Fuel-Gas Conditioning
High-Throughput Fuel-Gas and Turbine Protection