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Typical contaminantrelated problems: Excessive corrosion Erosion of pipeline and itscomponents Risk of pipeline integrity loss Creation of internal depositsrestricting pipeline flow Blocking of compressors Blocking of orifice meters Contamination of instrumentationand control valves Plugging of filter systems Ingression in treating units(see Pall’s Amine Systems ReliabilityProgram brochure, part # FCAS06) Formation of deposits in storagetanks and spheres Operating problems at end-users Disposal issues with Black Powder(see Pall’s Technical Report,part# FCBLACKPEN) Repeated pigging of pipeline Blocking of furnace nozzles3

PIPELINE CONTAMINATION CONTROLfor the Oil & Gas IndustryApplications Production PlantsContamination IssuesPrevent liquid and solid contaminantsfrom causing corrosion and deposits inthe pipeline network leading up to theprocessing stagePall Technology/SolutionsGas particle filters, cyclo-filters,liquid/gas coalescers, liquid/liquidcoalescers Processing PlantsProtect gas processing plant fromcontaminants that can lead to sulfurplant excursions, regenerator upsets,contactor foaming, excessive corrosion,deposits in condensate stabilizer, anddeposits in condensate and LPG storagetanksGas particle filters, cyclo-filters,liquid/gas coalescers, liquid/liquidcoalescers Pig ReceiversCollect solids removed by piggingoperationGas and liquid particle filters Compressor - Metering– Regulation StationsRemove solids and liquids that can leadto damage of the compressors, the orificemeters and control valvesGas particle filters, cyclo-filters,liquid/gas coalescers Underground StorageOn removal of stored gas, saltcontaminant can be ingressed into thegas pipeline leading to corrosion andfouling of compressor - metering -regulation stationsGas particle filters, cyclo-filters,liquid/gas coalescers, liquid/liquidcoalescers End UsersReduce contamination that can lead toprocess and quality problems in endusers including refineries, power plants,chemical plants, LNG production plants,export terminals, and municipal gasdistribution systemsGas particle filters, cyclo-filters,liquid/gas coalescers, liquid/liquidcoalescers4

Process diagramProduction Well Heads ProductionPlants ProcessingPlants Compressor - Metering- Regulation StationsTransportation Pipelines PigReceivers Compressor - Metering- Regulation StationsLNG Refinery Chemical Power MunicipalProduction Plant PlantPlant End UsersUnderground StorageExport Terminals: LPG. Condensate5

PIPELINE CONTAMINATION CONTROLfor the Oil & Gas IndustrySolutionsPall offers a variety of customizable solutions to reduce pipeline contamination andoptimize operations. We’ll develop a solution that’s right for you. Give us a call to findout more about our capabilities in the Oil & Gas industry.Particle filtersCyclo-filtersLiquid/gas coalescersLiquid/liquid coalescersSmall solid aerosols from gasstreams, including BlackPowder (iron oxides, ironsulfides), and other particles(sand, debris), can foulinstruments, valves,compressors, heatexchangers, and other criticalsystem components. Pall’s gasand liquid particle filters areused to remove theseparticles, eliminating aprimary source of thecontamination that causessystem failures. Ultipleat ®High Flow filters removesolids from liquid streamsincluding LPG andhydrocarbon condensates. Forpipelines that are notpiggable, filtration is evenmore critical to maintainpipeline integrity as there is ahigher risk of leakage due tocorrosion and erosion due tolimited informationavailable.Pall products:Coreless Profile ® filters,Epocel ® filters,Nexis ® High Flow filters,Ultipleat High Flow filters,Ultipor ® filters,Claris ® filtersA new filter design thatcombines the advantages of acyclone and an absoluteratedfilter. A two-stageseparator consisting of a lowvelocity cyclonic section toseparate the coarsest particlesdown to 5-10 microns, andan absolute-rated cartridgefilter section to remove thefinest particles down to therequested specification. Thecyclonic section operates atlow velocities in order togenerate a low pressure drop,typically a few psi. The cyclofilteris a high-performanceandhigh-capacity separator,which is capable of handlinghigh solid contents includingsolid slugs during pipelinescraping operations.Pall products:Coreless Profile filters,Pall Cyclonic separatorsPerforming with maximumremoval efficiency andeconomy, Pall’s liquid/gascoalescers reduce equipmentdowntime and decrease laborand maintenance costs. Theyhave a unique fiber mediummatrix that containsincreasing pore sizes. Thisdesign allows small dropletsin the incoming gas to merge(coalesce) into larger dropsthat are easier to separate.The medium enables singlestagecoalescing to separatedifficult liquid aerosols. Ourliquid/gas coalescers arespecially treated with afluoropolymer coating toimprove the drainage ofliquids through the coalescer.As a result, smaller assembliescan be used, and up-frontcapital costs are minimized.The fluoropolymer treatmentalso lowers operating costs byallowing the coalescer tooperate at a lower liquidsaturated pressure drop andrecover quickly from processupsets.Pall products:SepraSol liquid/gas coalescers,SepraSol Plus liquid/gas coalescersPall’s liquid/liquid coalescersare designed to efficientlyseparate liquid/liquidemulsions. They areconstructed of a variety ofpolymers and fluoropolymers,offering a wide range ofcompatibility. Thesehigh-efficiency coalescers areeffective in systems with lowinterfacial tension withoutdisarming or beingcompromised by the presenceof surfactants. A patentedvertical stack design is usedwith a coalescer/separatorconfiguration, allowing aneven flow distribution. Thispermits a high flow rate in asmaller assembly. With longservice life, the coalescercartridges require fewerchange-outs, therebyreducing maintenance anddisposal costs. A horizontaldesign is also available foruse with very low interfacialemulsions.Pall products:AquaSep ® Plus liquid/liquidcoalescers,PhaseSep ® liquid/liquid coalescers6

Technical capabilitiesWith offices in more than 30 countries,Pall is well-positioned to provideassistance to customers on the locallevel, as well as offer broad-based,worldwide support when needed. At thecore of our support network is ourScientific and Laboratory Services (SLS)department, an extensive global networkof scientists and engineers who areexperts in their field.Pall is much more than a filter company.We are Total Fluid Management SMspecialists. We’re committed to advancingtechnologies that make our customers’operations more successful. Our expertisehas enabled us to build a large library ofproprietary core materials, which we canmodify to separate, remove, or selectivelycapture the most elusive contaminants.Our customized system services include: Process audits/consultancy Lab testing Customized product development Training seminars Testing/piloting System maintenance/service contractsPall Corporation– a leader infiltrationtechnologiesFor more than 60 years, Pall Corporationhas been solving complex filtration,separation, purification, andcontamination control problems fordiverse customers around the world. Inthe Oil & Gas industry, Pall hasdeveloped separation solutions thatreduce contamination, increase productyields, and improve product quality.Worldwide, 88% of Pall’s manufacturingfacilities have achieved ISO 14001certification (international standard forenvironmental management systems) todate. The program has helped Pallminimize environmental impact,improve compliance, and reduce costs.Pall’s manufacturing facilities are alsoISO 9001 certified and follow a strictworld-class manufacturing philosophywith a never-ending focus on continuousimprovement.We invite you to learn more about Pall’swide array of products and services. Formore information, contact your localPall representative or visit us on the webat: www.pall.com.7

Fuels and Chemicals25 Harbor Park DrivePort Washington, NY 11050+1 516 484 3600 telephone+1 888 873 7255 toll free USPortsmouth - UK+44 (0)23 9230 2357 telephone+44 (0)23 9230 2509 faxprocessuk@pall.comVisit us on the Web at www.pall.comPall Corporation has offices and plants throughout the world. For Pall representativesin your area, please go to www.pall.com/contactBecause of technological developments related to the products, systems, and/orservices described herein, the data and procedures are subject to change withoutnotice. Please consult your Pall representative or visit www.pall.com to verify thatthis information remains valid. Products in this document may be covered by oneor more of the following patent numbers: EP 0 930 926; US 5,443,724;US 6,332,987; EP 1 165 205; US 6,342,283; US 6,662,842; EP 0 830 191;US 5,591,335; US 5,653,833; US 5,681,469; US 5,690,782; US 5,730,820;US 5,733,581; US 5,741,395; US 5,783,011; US 5,480,547.© Copyright 2010, Pall Corporation. Pall, , AquaSep, Claris, Epocel, Nexis, PhaseSep, Profile,SepraSol, Ultipleat, and Ultipor are trademarks of Pall Corporation. ® Indicates a trademarkregistered in the USA. Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM, Enabling A Greener Future, andTotal Fluid Management are service marks of Pall Corporation.FCPIPESEN Printed in the USA June 2010