ENGINEERS FILTER
INDIA LIMITED 6-24-0006 Rev. 5
Got of India UndertakoV SEPARATOR/COALESCER Page 1 of 9
STANDARD SPECIFICATION
FOR
FILTER SEPARATOR/COALESCER
42f?
Abbreviations:
CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL 4
2.0 CODES & STANDARDS 4
3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 5
4.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING 6
5.0 PROTECTION AND PAINTING 8
6.0 PACKAGING AND IDENTIFICATION 8
7.0 SPARE PARTS 8
1.0 GENERAL
This specification outlines the minimum requirements under which the vendor shall design,
manufacture, test and supply Filter Separator (for separating liquid & solid contaminants from
gas stream)/ Coalescer (for separating liquid & solid contaminants from liquid stream).
2.1 The Latest editions including their addenda (as on date of issue of enquiry) of following codes
& standards shall be followed.
ASME SEC.VIII DIV. 1 . Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
ASME SEC. IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications
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EIL Spec. 6-81-0031 : Inspection & test plan for filter separator/coalescer
EIL Std. 7-12-0001 Vessel Tolerance
EIL Std. 7-12-0002 Support for horizontal vessels
EIL Std. 7-12-0004 : Skirt Base Details
EIL Std. 7-12-0006 : Angle Leg Support
EIL Std. 7-12-0007 Pipe leg support
EIL Std. 7-12-0008 : Bracket support for vertical vessels
EIL Std. 7-12-0010 : Manhole with davit
EIL Std. 7-12-0013 Nozzle Reinforcement & Projection
EIL Std. 7-12-0015 : Standard Bolt-hole Orientation.
EIL Std. 7-12-0020 : Inlet Deflector Baffle
EIL Std. 7-12-0023 : Pipe Davit
EIL Std. 7-12-0024 Lifting Lug top head type
EIL Std. 7-12-0025 Fire-Proofing & Insulation Supports
EIL Std. 7-12-0026 Earthing Lug
EIL Std. 7-12-0027 : Name plate
EIL Std. 7-12-0028 : Manufacturer name plate
EIL Std. 7-12-0029 : Bracket name plate
EIL Std. 7-12-0030 : Name plate for small equipment
2.2 Other International Standards may also be acceptable subject to their being equivalent or
superior with prior approval of purchaser.
2.3 For provisions not covered by the above codes and standards, applicable engineering practices
and norms shall govern.
2.4 National Law and statutory provisions together with any local bylaws for the state wherein
package is required to be installed shall also be complied with.
3.1 The equipment shall be of the type as mentioned in the data sheets and shall meet the duty
requirements and performance parameters as mentioned therein.
3.2 Vendor shall submit authenticated backup document for selection of the type, model, number
and size of filter cartridge/ coalescing elements/coalescing pack from their respective
Element/Coalescing pack manufacturer together with all supporting documents/catalogues/
etc. during detail engineering. Same shall be subject to reviews/ approval by EIL/ Owner.
This is mandatory requirement for drawing submission and drawings shall not be reviewed
without this document.
3.3 The cartridges/coalescing elements/coalescing packs shall be of make as specified in Job
Specification.
3.4 The material of construction of various parts of the equipment shall be as mentioned in the
data sheets. If material of construction of the cartridge elements/packs are not specified in data
sheet, the same shall be chosen by the vendor based on his past experience with similar
service to suit the duty requirements, unless otherwise specified in Datasheet.
3.5 Cartridge shall be of throwaway design unless specified otherwise.
3.6 The filter cartridge/coalescing elements/coalescing packs shall be able to withstand without
damage the differential pressure created by choked conditions. In no case, the bursting
pressure shall be less than as specified in Datasheet subject to minimum of 2.0 kg/cm 2.
3.7 Nozzles/davit/vessel support orientation shall be as per orientation drawing to be released to
successful vendor at post order stage.
3.8 Filter vessel support length shall be decided during detailed engineering based on actual
layout requirement.
3.9 Vessel diameter shall not be less than two times inlet nozzle diameter.
3.10 Corrosion allowance of 3mm shalt be considered for all carbon steel parts, unless otherwise
specified in the job specification/data sheets.
3.11 Filter-Vessel
3.11.1 The vessel shall conform to EIL Standard Specification 6-12-0030.
3.11.2 In case the vendor's fabrication shop is not EIL approved for the thickness of vessel involved,
the vendor shall either (i) get the vessel fabricated by any other vendor who is EH., approved
or (ii) get the vessel rolled by one of the EIL approved vendor and the fabrication done at his
own shop, subject to welding procedure qualification by EIL.
3.11.3 Suitable baffle plates/ riser pipe shall be provided in the vessels for proper fluid flow
distribution.
3.11.4 Dished ends shall preferably be of seamless construction, deep torispherical or 2:1 ellipsoidal
type and shall be heat treated after forming as per requirement of specs. 6-12-0030.
3.11.5 The nozzles shall be provided with reinforcement pads when required by the applicable
code/standard. The calculations for reinforcement pads as per ASME shall be submitted for
purchaser's approval. Alternatively, EIL standard 7-12-0013 shall be followed.
3.11.6 The vessel shall be designed for wind load and seismic load as per IS 875 and IS 1893 unless
and otherwise specified in job specification.
3.11.7 Nozzles shall be designed as per nozzle load furnished in Job Specification/ Datasheet.
3.11.8 For vessel in stainless steel construction, lower allowable stress values mentioned in ASME
code shall be considered.
3.11.9 Calculations for vessel supports shall be submitted for purchaser's approval. Or else, Vessel
supports shall be as per EIL Standards 7-12-0004, 7-12-0006, 7-12-0007, 7-12-0008
corresponding to the type of supports provided.
3.11.10 Filter vessel shall be provided with suitable lifting lugs (EIL Standard 7-12-0024) and
earthling lugs (EIL Standard 7-12-0026)
3.11.11 Wherever Drain and Vent connections are not being connected to plant piping (as per P&ID),
same shall be provided with matching blind cover flanges along with necessary gaskets, nuts
and bolts.
3.12 Quick Opening Closure (QOC)
3.12.1 The filter separator/ coalescer shall be provided with Quick Opening Closure (QOC), if
specified in job specification/data sheet for easy removal & replacement of filtering/
separating/ coalescing element during maintenance. The diameter of QOC shall be as per
annexure-1 to this specification. The make of QOC shall be as per sub-vendor list attached
elsewhere with the requisition. QOC shall conform to ASME code requirements and will
carry ASME code stamp.
3.12.2 The Closure shall be equipped with locking device, which can be opened only when the vessel
is completely depressurized. Quick opening closure shall be of double yoke / Band lock
design only. Swing bolt type, threaded type and other designs are not acceptable as a QOC. A
davit/hinge arrangement shall be provided for the closure for convenient handling. The closure
shall have perfect sealing arrangement to prevent leakage.
3.13 Welding
Full penetration weld shall be employed for joining pressure parts. Where both sides are not
accessible for welding, root run by tungsten inert gas process shall be used to ensure full
penetration..
3.14 Post Weld Heat Treatment
Vessels shall be post weld heat treated whenever it is required due to service requirement or
due to code requirements. Vessels shall be post weld heat treated as a complete unit and no
welding shall be permitted once the post weld heat treatment is performed.
3.15 Fire Proofing and Insulation
Insulation/fireproofing cleats of specified width shall be provided on the vessels, if indicated
in the Job specification/data sheets. The pitch and other details of the cleats shall be as per EIL
standard 7-12-0025/7-12-0033.
b) With Code Case 2235, Automated UT incorporating TOFD and pulse echo probes or
TOFD and Phased Array mounted on the same chassis that automatically traverses
along the joints to be inspected and displaying both results simultaneously on a single
screen may be considered in lieu of RT.
4.5 Any or all the tests, at EIL/Purchaser's option, shall be witnessed by Purchaser/its authorised
inspection agency. However, such inspection shall be regarded as check up and in no way
absolve the vendor of his responsibility.
5.1 Surface preparation and painting shall be done as per painting specification attached elsewhere
with the requisition..
5.2 Stainless steel surfaces, both inside and outside, shall be pickled and passivated.
5.3 Machined and bearing surfaces shall be protected with varnish or thick coat of grease.
6.1 All packaging shall be done in such a manner as to reduce the volume. The equipment may be
dismantled into major components, suitable for shipment and shall be properly packed to
provide adequate protection during shipment. All assemblies shall be properly match marked
for site erection.
6.2 Attachments, spare parts of the equipment and small items shall be packed separately in
wooden-cases. Each item shall be appropriately tagged with identification of main equipment,
item denomination and reference number of the respective assembly drawing.
6.3 Detailed packing list in water-proof envelope shall be inserted in the package together with
equipment.
6.4 Each equipment shall have an identification plate giving salient equipment data, make, year of
manufacture, equipment number, name of manufacturer etc.
7.1 Vendor shall submit recommended list of spare parts with recommended quantities and
itemised prices for first two years of operation of the equipment. Proper coding and
referencing of spare parts shall be done so that later identification with appropriate equipment
will be facilitated.
7.2 Recommended spares and their quantities should take into account related factors of
equipment reliability, effect of equipment downtime upon production or safety, cost of parts
and availability of vendor's service facilities around the proposed location of equipment.
7.3 Vendor shall also submit a list of commissioning spares with quantities. The commissioning
spares shall be sufficient for trouble free commissioning of the system at site. Any
commissioning spares required during commissioning, over and above, the commissioning
spares supplied, shall be made available by the vendor without any cost and time implication
to purchaser. If for any reason, during commissioning, vendor needs to utilise spares from 2
years' operation spares, the same shall be replenished by vendor within a reasonable time
without any cost implication to purchaser. Any unused commissioning spares shall be handed
over to owner.
Annexure-1
Quick Opening Closure (QOC), if required, shall be provided in line with following
criteria:
In case the diameter of QOC is less than the diameter of the vessel, following
configuration shall be followed:
X (Min. 500)
D1 (by vendor)
D2 (Min 40")