LOCATION: Hastings, VIC
INDUSTRY: Oil & Gas
PRODUCT USED: Europress stainless steel pipework system
The Challenge
At this large oil refinery, a major contractor approached Air Energy to solve a condensate issue in the gas compressor starting airline.
The 3-inch line operated at 25 bar pressure, and the affected section sat in an extremely tight, low-clearance area beneath walkways and stairs. Space was limited, access was restricted, and any downtime carried significant cost.
The Solution
Air Energy designed and supplied a custom condensate separation vessel engineered specifically to fit the confined space.
Air enters the vessel at an angle, creating a centrifugal action that separates condensate as it ascends. Inside the vessel, a mesh coalescing screen captures fine droplets before the cleaned air exits through the top outlet tube, which is internally piped back down into the original 3-inch line.
Condensate collects in the sump and is automatically drained, with a manual bypass for maintenance or inspection.
The compact system fits neatly beneath existing infrastructure, no rework or structural modification required.
The Result
The refinery now has a reliable, low-maintenance solution that manages condensate efficiently within a confined footprint.
The system operates safely under pressure, eliminates moisture issues in the start-up airline, and maintains consistent compressor performance, without disrupting ongoing refinery operations.
Takeaway for Industrial Operators
When space is tight and conditions are critical, Air Energy can design a solution that fits, literally.
From concept to commissioning, we build systems that solve problems others can’t.
When off-the-shelf doesn’t cut it, talk to us about custom-engineered systems that perform.
