Y strainers are a reliable yet inexpensive way to mechanically remove unwanted solids from liquid, gas or steam lines. This is achieved by means of a perforated or wire mesh straining element. These are used in pipelines to protect pumps, meters, control valves, steam traps, regulators and other process equipment. Y strainers have the advantage of being able to be installed …
A Success Story: ATCO Natural Gas Pipeline Filtration Project
The natural gas pipeline Project known as “Ramal Tula”, which was awarded to the Canadian company ATCO Pipelines by the Mexican power entity Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), is one of our biggest success stories. ATCO is a proudly Canadian company with a substantial worldwide presence, and it is based on a strong commitment to Excellence. It all started with …
Natural Gas in its raw form must be treated (cleaned) in stages to make it become the reliable source of clean power needed in many industries
A Strainer is usually the first step to remove contaminants from Natural gas Natural gas is a mix of combustible gases (mostly methane) available in the earth crust, found in deposits made of rock formations, with coal beds, and some times along with crude oil formations. In its natural occurrence, it includes both liquid and solid contaminant particles that must …