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Filtration systems in situ


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xperts from three British Fluid Power Association member companies consider the critical part filtration equipment plays within


the particularly challenging environments found within the oil and gas sector. For any hydraulic system, cleanliness


is crucial for the equipment to function reliably and to avoid unscheduled costly downtime. Moreover, equipment used within the oil and gas sector can face


Exploring the hugely important role of filtration in the oil and gas sector


some of the most challenging environmental conditions found in any industry, making effective cleanliness methodologies even more important. Effective filtration systems are the great enablers of fluid cleanliness, and, as Oliver Barnett at Hydac Technology explains, filtration applications used within oil and gas are relied on for the wellbeing of a wide range of equipment. “Well head control panels (WHCPs), for example, can


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be found everywhere from oil platforms to deserts, and usually require about three small filters for low flow rates on each wellhead running hydraulic oil,” he explains. “Tey normally need stainless steel cartridge housings for the filters to meet the high corrosion resistant requirements for these types of environments.” Other common applications requiring filtration are hydraulic power units (HPUs) used for actuation. Barnett points out that


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