Our collection of technical papers, articles and industry news intended to help operators identify and solve Black Powder contamination and conventional filtration issues.
Compressor Downtime and Sub Micron Contamination: What Engineers Overlook in Gas Plants
In gas processing plants the performance of compressors is central to both throughput and profitability. Engineers design for efficiency and reliability yet many failures and shutdowns are traced back to a subtle factor that often goes unnoticed. Sub micron contamination in hydrocarbon streams is one of the least visible but
Compressor Fouling and Downtime: What Sub-Micron Contamination Does to Throughput
Gas compression and natural gas liquids processing facilities put a lot of emphasis on keeping machines reliable, maintaining maximum throughput, and running safely day after day. From high-grade alloys to precision controls and carefully planned maintenance schedules, the goal is to keep the entire operation running smoothly. But there is
The Silent Contaminants: Why Glycol, Condensate, and LPG Systems All Need Filtration Beyond Media Depth
In hydrocarbon processing, the focus is often on the big, visible challenges. Large pieces of debris, heavy solids, and obvious wear particles get attention because they are easy to see and measure. Yet, some of the most damaging contamination is the kind you cannot spot without advanced analysis. These silent
The 2-Year Separator That Runs Without Interruption: How BPS Keeps High-Flow Facilities Online
High-flow hydrocarbon facilities run on tight schedules, high throughput, and the constant pressure to keep product moving without costly stops. Downtime here is more than a nuisance. It can mean millions lost in delayed shipments, penalties, and overtime costs for catching up. Every plant manager knows that the longer a
BPS Technology update – TOKU
All fuels employed in the Aviation industry require the highest possible cleanliness value that allows the cleanest burn resulting in the least amount of solids emissions possible. Clean fuel also reduces premature wear of fuel system components.
Methane’s Global Warming Potential: 86 Times Higher than Carbon Dioxide
“Methane is an extremely potent greenhouse gas and is about 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide if it escapes into the atmosphere before being burned. Studies show that natural gas power plants could be worse for climate change than coal plants if their leakage rate rises above 4%.”
Aviation Fuel Contamination at Nashville International Airport
The Nashville International Airport (BNA) removed Black Powder contamination particulates from jet fuel delivered by a large refined-products pipeline, resulting in improved product quality and reduced filter consumption…
The Composition and Formation of Black Powder
September 2019 Black Powder Contamination In the last paper, titled “Introduction to Black Powder Contamination”, the formation of Black PowderTM (Black Powder) contamination was discussed along with a general discussion about its facility impacts. It was discussed that Black Powder contamination is a highly prevalent form of contamination that exists in
How A Magnetic Separator Can Reduce Your Single-Use Filter Costs
May 2020 This paper reviews many of the challenges that operators are faced with when using conventional surface and depth media filtration systems to remove particulate. It then introduces a cost effective and economic alternative – Magnetic Separation.*Cyclones are not discussed here because they are typically inefficient below 30 microns,