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Gas-liquid separator installation Oxygen-safe filter
considered for each application. Regardless of system design requirements, Parker can provide a viable and safe solution for any vessel needs.
Parker has undertaken independent expert consultancy on the feasibility of using a range of filter media in oxygen service. Building on these insights, Parker has developed an oxygen-safe coalescing filter cartridge, offering excellent performance at a price comparable to more conventional( and potentially unsafe) options.
When considering coalescing filter needs for an oxygen-enriched environment, it is crucial to verify whether suggested products from other companies contain non-metallic materials. In contrast, a coalescing filter solution from Parker has been independently validated as compatible with oxygen-enriched environments.
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WHA International.( 2021, March 24). New test explores how material thickness affects flammability. ¹¹ ASTM International. Standard test method for autogenous ignition temperature of liquids and solids in a high-pressure oxygen-enriched environment( ASTM G72).
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About the author
James Gladstone is the Principal Hydrogen Development Engineer for Parker’ s Filtration Group, based in the UK. With over a decade of experience in the industrial gases industry, his expertise includes the installation of cryogenic storage and gas delivery systems on customer sites, including oxygen systems. Previously, James spent five years as the safety officer responsible for gases and pressure systems compliance. He is a Chartered Engineer and holds a Master’ s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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