CECO Peerless

PROVEN SOLUTIONS FOR

THE GAS PROCESSING
AND TRANSMISSION
INDUSTRY
WITH OVER 80 OF YEARS EXPERIENCE, CECO PEERLESS
IS THE GLOBAL LEADER IN SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES
FOR THE OIL, GAS AND PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS.

Offering systems for both

onshore and offshore
applications, CECO Peerless
designs and supplies a
wide range of compact,
engineered, high-efficiency,
processing, separation and
filtration equipment for the
global oil and gas industry.
CECO Environmental’s energy solutions include leading technologies
such as CECO Peerless separation and filtration, Burgess Manning oil
and gas processing technologies and Skimovex oily water separation.

Key CECO Peerless Facts

• Over 80 years of experience
• 1000s of successful installations and millions
of hours of engineering excellence
• Experienced in technology, process,
engineering and turnkey solutions
• Expertise from concept through
commissioning stages
• Worldwide delivery capability and vast
network of local / regional / global partners
• Global presence, multi-cultural teams with localised
approach to attain clean, safe, efficient and
sustainable solutions within budget and schedule

CECO Peerless provides you with the seamless end-to-end

solution. We combine our technologies, process experience
and R&D with our multi-disciplined engineering experience
to give you every advantage:

• Concept / FEED studies • Fast track delivery

• Detailed engineering • Achieve overall performance
• Engineered packages • Customer satisfaction
• Modular / skid design and supply • After sales service
• Turnkey solutions for EPF / CPF / topsides

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

FROM EXTRACTION THROUGH DELIVERY AND PROCESSING

CECO PEERLESS SUPPLIES A WIDE RANGE OF COMPACT,
ENGINEERED, HIGH-EFFICIENCY, PROCESSING, SEPARATION
AND FILTRATION FOR THE GAS INDUSTRY.

VANE SEPARATORS
Gas vane separators use the principles of CECO Peerless brand vane separators are used for slug
momentum, gravity and coalescing to deliver removal applications and small footprint installations in:

high-efficiency, high-capacity, and low-cost gas • Natural gas compression • Petrochemical

and liquid separation with low pressure drop • Refineries • Chemical production
• (e.g.,methanol)
and high turndown. Vane separators provide Power
• Industrial steam • Liquefied natural gas
liquid removal with smaller vessels, which results (LNG) production
in lower initial cost, space savings, and minimal • Industrial gas
compression • Plastic production
maintenance requirements. • Fertilizer production
• Air separation

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | VANE SEPAR ATORS

HORIZONTAL GAS SEPARATORS

CECO Peerless single-barrel separators serve effectively as liquid
slug-catchers and perform especially well in 3-phase applications.

SINGLE-BARREL GAS SEPARATORS

Single-barrel separators are designed to provide

efficient liquid removal at high gas flow capacities.
They effectively handle large liquid slugs and are
easily applied to 3-phase separation.

Benefits:
• High efficiency liquid removal
• Wide liquid handling operating
range, including slug
• Extremely high gas throughput
• Customized for 3-phase flow applications
• Large liquid retention volume

THREE-PHASE PRODUCTION AND TEST SEPARATORS

Double-barrel separators are designed to provide efficient liquid removal. Additionally, they can achieve higher gas-flow
capacities through the longitudinal arrangement of separation elements in the upper barrel. The lower barrel gets the
separated liquid away from the gas flowing in the upper barrel, thus eliminating re-entrainment. Additionally, the lower
barrel acts as a retention chamber that provides residence time for gas bubbles to emerge from the liquid.

Benefits:
• High-efficiency liquid slug removal
• No liquid re-entrainment
• Extremely high gas throughput
• Lower barrel acts as a quiet
retention chamber

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | VANE SEPAR ATORS

VERTICAL GAS SEPARATORS

CECO Peerless vertical gas separators are designed to handle both high and low liquid-to-gas ratios.
They are especially recommended for applications where heavy liquid entrainment causes a slugging
problem. CECO Peerless proprietary devices provide smaller vessel configurations when compared
to mesh-pad or other separation devices.

Benefits:
• High-efficiency liquid removal from gas streams
• Broad operating range
• Effective slug removal
• Minimal footprint
• High and low liquid gas ratios compatibility
• Available as a retrofit to existing vertical separators

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | VANE SEPAR ATORS

LINE SEPARATORS
For applications where space is at a premium and piping limitations prevent the use of a
straight-through line separator, CECO Peerless line separators are designed with several
nozzle configurations. Internal baffling permits nearly any combination of inlet and
outlet connection locations.

Benefits:
• Efficient removal of liquids from gas streams
• Ideal for limited space installations
• Negligible pressure drop
• Wide range of gas capacities and pressure ratings
• Custom designs

CUSTOM-DESIGNED VARI-LINE™ SEPARATORS

For applications where space is at a premium and piping limitations prevent the use of a straight-through line separator,
CECO Peerless VARI-LINE Separators are designed with several nozzle configurations. Internal baffling permits nearly any
combination of inlet and outlet connection locations.

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | GAS TREATMENT

GAS TREATMENT
CYCLONES
For high-efficiency separation of liquid and solid contaminants at low cost, CECO Peerless offers both
centrifigal and inertial cyclones in horizontal and vertical configurations to fit your application.

MULTI-CYCLONE SCRUBBER

Multi-cyclone scrubbers use centrifugal force to effectively remove solid particles

and liquids from gas without moving parts. CECO Peerless multi-cyclone
scrubbers are constructed to resist many years of abrasive wear and be rugged
enough to withstand a wide variety of gas stream applications. In erosive gas
applications, the critical parts of CECO Peerless cyclone tubes may be constructed
of erosion-resistant steel alloys.

Peerless Multi-Cyclone Scrubbers require no maintenance and have a

comparatively low initial cost. Vertical and horizontal configurations are available.

Applications: Benefits:
• Distribution systems • High-efficiency removal
• Mainline transmission stations of entrained liquid
• Industrial process applications • Maintenance free
• Gas gathering systems • Increased liquid handling
• Petrochemical plants • No moving parts
• Slug catching
• Absorption processes
• Recip compressor protection

Performance Guarantee:
Solids removal efficiencies:
• 100% of 8-micron particles
• 99% of 6- to 8-micron particles
• 90% of 4- to 6-micron particles
• 85% of 2- to 4-micron particles
Liquid removal efficiencies:
• Outlet gas will contain less than
0.10 gallon of entrained liquid per
million standard cubic feet of gas CECO Peerless uses multiple, small-diameter cyclones arranged in parallel
passed through the separator to achieve separation of small and large size particles. Depending upon the
• 100% of all droplets 8-microns application, a bank of cyclones my contain as many as 200. Selection of 2" or 4"
in diameter and larger diameter cyclones will depend upon the system gas flow rate.

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | GAS TREATMENT

GAS TREATMENT
SWIRL CYCLONES

CECO Peerless swirl tube separators provide superior performance

across an array of applications including condensate removal from gas
streams, entrainment removal following a distillation or absorption
process, and removal of liquid from inter-stage and final discharge
stages in reciprocating compressors.

An aerodynamically designed helicoid maximizes the inertial force

utilized to remove entrained liquids. The two-stage liquid extraction
system with a gas recycle stream is designed to maximize the
liquid handling requirements of this unique system. It is the key to
high-efficiency, low-cost separation.

Applications: Benefits:
• Distribution systems • High-efficiency removal
• Mainline transmission stations of entrained liquid
• Industrial process applications • Maintenance free
• Gas gathering systems • Increased liquid handling
• Petrochemical plants • No moving parts
• Slug catching
• Absorption processes
• Recip compressor protection

Performance Guarantee:
Liquid removal efficiencies:
• Outlet gas will contain less than
0.10 gallon of entrained liquid per
million standard cubic feet of gas
passed through the separator
• 100% of all droplets 8-microns
in diameter and larger
• 99% of 4- to 6-micron droplets Swirl Tubes can be installed in either vertical or horizontal configurations without
• 98% of 2- to 4-micron droplets affecting the performance of the system.

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | GAS TREATMENT

ABSOLUTE COALESCERS
The CECO Peerless absolute separator is a single- or multi-stage device. At the inlet
of the primary separation section, small diameter cyclones or vanes remove liquid
and solid particles by utilizing the dynamics of centrifugal force and gravity. By
removing the bulk of the entrained liquid in this stage, the CECO Peerless design
increases the life of the high-efficiency coalescing elements and holds the pressure
drop buildup to a minimum. This process allows for more time between changing
the elements, reducing operating costs and downtime.
Replacement of the coalescer elements can be accomplished in a minimum amount
of time and effort through the use of a full diameter closure. Both cyclone or vane mist
extractor separators are completely maintenance-free, self-cleaning and contain no
replacement or moving parts to cause a shutdown.

Applications:
• Ammonia and urea plants • Gas transmission / metering
• Chemical plants • Molecular sieve protection
• Critical gas processes • Oil mist removal
• Desiccant bed protection • Power plants
• Fuel gas conditioning

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION:

CYCLONE TUBE VANE ELEMENT

As the mist- and solid-laden gas enters the In applications where solid particles are not a factor, vane
primary separation section of the vessel, mist extractors are used as the primary separator.
the entrained liquids and solid particles are
A. Contaminated gas entering the vane unit is directed
subjected to centrifugal force. into adjacent vertical channels where each one
D
A. Dirty gas enters the cyclone tube subjects the gas to rapid multiple changes in direction.
tangentially at two locations. B. Inertial forces resulting from rapid direction change
B. The tube housing forces the gas into
A force liquid droplets against vane walls. Liquid
A droplets coalesce on the vane wall surface.
a cyclonic flow pattern. Centrifugal
force throws solids and liquids C. Gravity, surface tension, and momentum drive
against inner cyclone tube wall. coalesced liquid into the vane pockets. Liquid flows
C. Solid and liquid particles drain down the pockets and collects in liquid reservoir.
down the cyclone tube walls B D. Clean gas exits
and collect at bottom. the tail end of A C C

D. Clean gas flows down and the vane pack.

then up through the center
annulus and exits at the top.
C
B B D

10

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | GAS TREATMENT

BLACK POWDER
For higher solids and liquids loading requirements, CECO Peerless upstream cyclonic
separators offer high-efficiency black powder removal and long filter service life.
CECO Peerless multi cyclones are non-plugging and provide
enhanced separation over prior generation mono and internal
free cyclone designs. This higher efficiency means down
stream filters last longer, reducing owners opex.

1st stage multi-cyclone separator: PC

• 100% of all solid particles 8 or

more microns in diameter
PDI

• 99% by mass of incoming solid/liquid particles

with diameters in range 6 to 8 microns
• 90% by mass of incoming solid/liquid particles Gas Inlet Multi-Cyclone
with diameters in range 4 to 6 microns
• 85% by mass of incoming solid/liquid particles Gas Filter
with diameters in range 2 to 4 microns
L

Condensate
Accumulator

2nd stage gas filter: Clean

Cyclones are Gas
• 100% of all solid particles 1 micron arranged in
and larger in diameter bundles within
each vessel
• 99% for all solid particles 0.5 to 1
micron in size in diameter Dirty
Gas

Solids
and Liquids
4" cylcone
bundles

11

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | GAS TREATMENT

GAS FILTERS
CECO Peerless gas filters provide effective, efficient, and economical
removal of solid particles from various types of gas streams.

Applications:
• Pipeline stations
• Chemical plants
• Refineries
• Town border stations for distribution systems
• Various other industrial plants

In-Line Gas Filter

HorizontalFilter

12

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | GAS TREATMENT

FILTER SEPARATOR
For both solid and liquid contaminants, CECO Peerless filter separators provide economical,
effective, highly-efficient removal of solid and liquid particles from gas streams. This helps
protect valuable mechanical equipment and optimise the efficiency of processes.
CECO Peerless filter separators are available in
vertical or horizontal, and single or double-barrel
configurations. Access to the filter elements can be
either full or reduced diameter and either bolted or
quick opening closure designs.

Applications:
• Gas distribution systems
• Compressor stations
• Pipelines
• Metering and regulation stations
• Natural gas plants
• Power plants
• Refineries
• Petrochemical plants
• Chemical plants

Vertical Filter Separator

Horizontal Filter Separator

13

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | GAS SWEETENING UNITS

GAS SWEETENING UNITS

H2S and CO2 are most common sour (acid) gas contaminants present in natural gas. In order to make
natural gas fit for commercial usage, it is mandatory to remove these contaminants. The process
of removing H2S and CO2 from natural gas is called gas sweetening. Depending upon the process
requirement, there are various technology available to remove H2S and CO2.
Amine-based is the most economical and widely used
process for gas sweetening. However, for smaller flow rates,
membrane-based or solid bed adsorbents may also
be used.

To have an optimum design, the type of amine selected is

very important. CECO Peerless can assist customers not
only with the correct selection of amine, but also design
of units from FEED to commissioning stage. We can
offer a complete package design using any the following
amine types:
• MEA (Mono-ethanol amine)
• DEA (Di-ethanol amine)
• MDEA (Methyl-di-ethanol amine)
• Specialty amines

Applications:
• Offshore-process platforms/ FPSO/ MOPU
• Onshore-gas processing plant / refinery / epf / well
testing site

Benefits:
• Proven and reliable design
• High-efficiency CECO Peerless internals ensures
minimal system downtime
• CECO Peerless black powder filter separator can be
offered at inlet
• Optimised design to optimised project schedule and
delivery time
• Low cost of operation an maintenance
• Compliance to stringent HSEQ requirement
• Modular solution requires minimum site works

Continued...

14

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | GAS SWEETENING UNITS

PROCESS TYPES:
1. AMINE ABSORPTION METHOD 2. MEMBR ANE METHOD
The process is a chemical reaction that occurs by Membrane-based acid gas removal is a low-cost method
contacting lean amine solution with the acid gas in the inlet for low gas flow rates. Natural gas, with acid gases, is
gas stream in amine absorber at low system pressure. pre-heated and sent to the membrane unit. The acid
gas, H2S and CO2, selectively moves into the permeate
In the amine absorber, the downflowing amine solution
phase and while HC gas moves around the membrane
absorbs H2S and CO2 from the up-flowing sour gas to
and collected in export gas stream. H2S removal up to
produce a sweetened gas stream (a gas free of hydrogen
10 ppm and CO2 removal up to 2-4% is achievable using
sulfide and carbon dioxide) as a product and an amine
this process.
solution rich in the absorbed acid gases. The resulting
“rich” amine is then flown into the amine flash drum to 3. ABSORPTION BED MEDIA METHOD
remove volatile HC gas. It’s then sent to cartridge filters to
This method utilizes selective adsorption of H2S and CO2
remove solids and polymeric HC and carbon bed filters
to remove any traces of oil. It is then taken into the amine in a reactant media by moving the gas downflow in the
regenerator (a stripper column with a reboiler) to produce reactor vessel. The H2S and CO2 gas reacts with the bed
regenerated amine or “lean” amine that is recycled for media to form a chemically stable byproduct. This process
reuse in the amine absorber. The stripped overhead gas can be offered in 1+1 vessel configuration for maximum
from the regenerator column is concentrated mix of H2S efficiency and extraction of acid gases.
and CO2 gas.

Reboiler heat duty for the amine regeneration is provided

by either hot oil system or direct-fired heaters.

PC PC
F
F
Sweet Gas M

Lean Amine
Circ. Pump
Carbon Filter

Contactor Regenerator
Post Filter
Pre-Filter
HP/ LP /Feed ∑ Hot Oil
Feed Gas
Gas Compr. Heater
Reboiler

F
PC
FG

Rich Amine
Flash Drum Lean/ Rich Amine
Exchanger

C
Filter Separator

M
Lean Amine Cooler Lean Amine
Booster Pump

15

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | NATUR AL GAS DEHYDR ATION UNITS

NATURAL GAS DEHYDRATION UNITS

Gas dehydration is a widely used application in gas processing plants. This process is
carried out to remove moisture from natural gas to achieve the required water dew point
for pipeline specification or for downstream processing like NGL extraction. This process is
required to prevent hydrates formation at low temperatures and reduce corrosion.
problems due to the presence of carbon dioxide or hydrogen sulfide present in natural gas.
Based on the required outlet gas specification, gas
dehydration process is classified into the following processes:
• Glycol Based Gas Dehydration Process
• Molecular Sieve Gas Dehydration Process

Applications:
• Offshore – process platforms / FPSO / MOPU
• Onshore – gas processing plant / refinery / epf /
well testing site

Benefits:
• 20+ Years of field performance
• Proven and reliable design
• High-efficiency CECO Peerless internals
ensures minimal downtime
• Can be offered with peerless black
powder filter separator at inlet
• Compact footprint
• Low cost of operation and maintenance
• Compliance to stringent HSEQ requirements
• Modular solution requiring minimum site works

Additional services:
• Custom-built or pre-engineered solutions
• Fast-track delivery
• Modular solution for offshore and FPSO
• Rental option also available
• Site support including installation and
commissioning supervision

Continued...

16

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | NATUR AL GAS DEHYDR ATION UNITS

PROCESS TYPES:

1. G
 LYCOL BASED GAS 2. M OLECUL AR SIEVE BASED GAS
DEHYDR ATION PROCESS DEHYDR ATION PROCESS
Tri-ethylene glycol (TEG) is the most widely used chemical In order to avoid any hydrate formation during cryogenic
for gas dehydration units (GDU). This process can achieve process like LPG or NGL recovery, a molecular sieve-based
3-7 lb/MMSCF of gas which is suitable for most pipeline gas dehydration process is employed.
transportation specifications. CAPEX and OPEX of this
The molecular sieve based dehydration utilizes an
process is significantly lower than molecular sieve-based
adsorption process where moisture present in the gas
dehydration.
is adsorbed on the surface of zeolite beds. The zeolite
The wet gas from the well or compressor station is brought particles are available in various pore sizes (3-5 Å).
into contact with lean glycol in the contactor column. The Selection of media is critical for efficient operation of
column is normally provided with structured packing which the system. CECO Peerless offers design with optimised
provides mass transfer surface. operation cycles resulting in extended life and higher
efficiency.
Moisture present in the gas is absorbed in the lean glycol
in a countercurrent absorption process resulting in In a standard process, two or three vessel design is used
reduction of water dew point. The rich glycol then flows where one or two vessels is under a drying cycle and
from the absorber to TEG regeneration system in which the remaining one will be under regeneration mode.
the entrained gas and moisture is fractionated in a column Rising steam switching valves are used for switching from
and reboiler. The heating allows boiling off the absorbed dehydration to regeneration mode.
water vapor. The lean glycol is cooled and pumped back
A slip-up gas stream from the GDU outlet is compressed,
into the absorber.
superheated and then introduced to the vessel which is in
To achieve a higher degree of water removal from amine, regeneration mode. The principle of heating the molecular
fuel gas is used for stripping in the regenerator in order to sieve removes the adsorbed water and the regeneration
achieve a higher glycol concentration. gas flows back to inlet of the unit gas.

Dry gas to T/E

PC

L/R TEG Exchanger

Lean TEG
TEG Regeneration

TEG Contactor

Rich TEG
D
Flash
Drum

L/C

Surge
TEG
Drum
D Make up

C
HC to Recycle
M
M

17

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | MERCURY REMOVAL UNITS

MERCURY REMOVAL UNITS

Mercury causes severe hazardous corrosion (liquid-metal embrittlement) of aluminum heat
exchangers in cryogenic plants, pipes, fittings and control valves containing non-ferrous metals by
amalgam formation. Being toxic, Mercury can easily dissolve in aqueous streams or produced water
streams and poison catalysts at the downstream equipment.
Mercury removal is a three-stage process that starts Features:
with natural gas flowing into the inlet gas coalescer for
• Compact and high-efficiency design for mercury removal
bulk removal of liquid followed by fine removal of liquid
in the coalescing section. Liquid droplets of sizes more
• Designed to handle wide range of process conditions
than 0.3µm are removed to ensure dry gas flows into • Extended life of bed due to absolute pre-separation
the mercury removal bed. This is vital for the long life of • Reduced CAPEX and OPEX for customers
the bed media. In the second stage, this liquid-free gas Benefits:
flows into the mercury removal unit, where the elemental
mercury is absorbed by proprietary media absorbent • Over 20+ years of experience in providing
solutions for oil and gas separation systems
(mixed metal sulphides). In the third stage the mercury-
free gas is taken to an After Filter to remove any solid dust • Rich industry expertise for fast track delivery of units
carried over from the mercury removal bed unit. • Custom-made design to meet customer
specific requirements
Applications: • Extended life of bed due to absolute pre-separation
• Offshore – process platforms, wellheads and FPSOs • Reduced CAPEX and OPEX for customers
• Onshore – oil and gas processing facilities, EPF

Offering:
• Absolute separator with high-performance internals
for 99.99% removal of liquid droplets of sizes > 0.3 µm
• Mercury removal unit
• Post-bed dust filters with long design life and
efficiency to remove 100% of particle up to 3 microns
• Optional offer for complete package including
piping, E&I and structural skid

18

www.cecopeerless.com
GAS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS | DEW POINT CONTROL SYSTEM

FUEL GAS CONDITIONING / DEW POINT CONTROL SYSTEM

Fuel gas conditioning (FGC) system is primarily provided to treat fuel gas by removing any solids
and liquid content and set the gas process conditions such as temperature and pressure to meet
emission norms and improve the life of downstream equipment.
If unconditioned process gas is sent directly to the gas
engine turbines/ generators/ burners, it can damage their
internal components. Hence, process gas, sourced from a
slip-up stream of GDU or sales gas pipelines, requires pre-
treatment prior to being used as fuel gas. Presence of even
a minute quantity of liquid droplets or solids can severely
damage the combustion engine of the turbines, resulting
in failure of the equipment and voiding its warranty.

CECO Peerless fuel gas conditioning packages includes

the following items:
• FG pre-heater
• Pressure reduction manifold
• Knock out drum
• Gas scrubber and fine filters
• Heater control panel (thyristor control panel)
• Piping, E&I and structural skid

Applications:
• Offshore process platforms / wellheads / FPSO/
MOPUs / drilling rigs
• Onshore – oil and gas processing, early
production, well testing, refineries, gas
plants, produced water treatment units

Benefits:
• Efficiency of 99.99% removal of liquid
droplets > 0.3 µm from gas
• Meet dew point guarantee using process software
• Modular design to suite onshore or
offshore applications
• Designed to handle wide range of process conditions
• Meet stringent performance guarantee
• Overall low CAPEX and OPEX for customers

19

www.cecopeerless.com
CECO Peerless
CECO Peerless is an experienced and reliable global leader in designing and supplying
a wide range of compact, high-efficiency, separation and filtration equipment. Founded
in 1933, CECO Peerless also serves the oil and gas production, gas pipeline transmission
and power generating industries around the world.

www.cecoenviro.com
© 2020 CECO Environmental. All rights reserved. Rev 5/20