PIPELINE FILTRATION PROTECTS PURITY OF AVIATION FUEL

Phil Black - PII Editor 20/09/2010

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BOLLFILTER installs automatic filtration system at BPA”s UK Pipeline

BPA is a specialist in the operation and engineering of onshore oil & gas pipeline systems, with over 30 years” experience of managing pipelines for clients throughout the world.

One of BPA”s many projects is the maintenance of a major UK pipeline which distributes aviation fuel from a number of different refineries direct to airport storage facilities.

A BOLLFILTER Automatic Filtration System has been installed within the main refinery pumping station to ensure that the whole aviation fuel pipeline is kept clean and free from particulates. Three 6.18 BOLLFILTERs operate on a dual duty and single standby basis to provide continual automatic filtration down to 250 microns. Regular backflushing ensures that the filter elements remain clear without the need for maintenance or plant downtime.

The BOLLFILTER installation for the BPA pipeline replaced a previous system which used mechanical scraper blades as part of the filtration process. Unfortunately, these filters suffered from wear and were costly to maintain. BOLL Automatic Filters are designed with few moving parts to minimise such wear and tear.

Stephen Pearson, BPA Project Engineer, explains the benefits of the BOLL filtration system. “BOLL backflushing technology is efficient and reliable and ensures that our many miles of pipeline are protected against contamination. However, the main benefit of the new system is reduced maintenance. After operating continually for twelve months, the BOLLFILTERs showed no signs of wear when stripped down and checked.”

BOLLFILTER Sales & service

BOLLFILTER Filtration Systems are supplied by BOLLFILTER UK, which offers UK customers full technical support, including system design, installation and contract maintenance. The company also provides a comprehensive spares service, including 24 hour response on certain essential items.

Non UK-based customers are served by BOLL & KIRCH Filterbau GmbH, Germany or one of its international offices or distributors.

For more information about Protection Systems for Petro Chem applications please contact;

Bollfilter UK Ltd, Tolleshunt D”arcy, Essex
Tel: 01621 862180, Fax: 01621 869257

E-mail: sales@bollfilter.co.uk
Web: www.bollfilter.co.uk