(courtesy of Fluid Engineering Filtration News, Spring/Summer 2014 Volume 3, Issue 4)
It has been brought to our attention that there is a growing need for inline duplex strainers for the
mid-stream pipeline market, that is being forecasted to be installed across the USA and Canada.
Construction is scheduled to start in 2014 and continue through 2020, at least.
Fluid EngineeringðÌðs Model 534 and 545 have been very popular for this application.
We always pay attention to the feedback we get from customers and representatives: when we got
feedback that the Model 534 would be easier to pipe if it was inline (particularly on models larger than
four (4ðÌð) inch), Fluid Engineering added the model 545 inline duplex strainer to its product offering
(2ðÌð thru 12ðÌð sizes, ANSI 150# ratings and higher pressures on application) to improve liquid flow and save
money in the piping process.
But weðÌðre not done yet! ItðÌðs so new we donðÌðt even have a drawing for it!
The applications for the new Model 547 will be:
1. Meter and Pump protection and 2. Loading and unloading applications.
Preliminary information indicates a need for pipelines sizes of; 4ðÌð, 6ðÌð, 8ðÌð, 10ðÌð and 12ðÌð and will be in
the 300# ANSI Flange Ratings, therefore the Model 547 will be designed for 500 psig @ 150 degrees
F, all in accordance with ASME Code Section VIII Division 1. This model will be designed using the
Posi-Sealoc IIðåð¬ closure (Same as the model 120 Simplex) and using the new inline pipeline
configuration used on the Model 545 (Patent Pending). The baskets for the new model will all be
designed using a Stainless Steel Encapsulated Magnets to remove any iron particles found in the
liquid stream. Fluid Engineering will have the ability to build larger units and higher ratings as
specified. Contact us for more information!
