ERGIL CASE STUDY · AVIATION FUEL SYSTEMS
Jet A-1 Fuel Filtration Package (400 m³/h) — Oil Terminal Case Study
Design & manufacture of a 400 m³/h filtration package for an oil-terminal aviation-fuel application.
The completed Jet A-1 filtration package — filter/separator and micro filter — at ERGIL’s facility prior to shipment.
Project snapshot
| Application | Jet A-1 aviation fuel transfer — oil terminal |
| Design flow capacity | 400 m³/h — continuous fuel-transfer duty |
| Package | Jet A-1 Filter/Separator + Jet A-1 Micro Filter |
| Design code | ASME Section VIII Division 1 |
| ERGIL scope | Engineering · fabrication · assembly · inspection · factory testing |
Maintaining Jet A-1 Quality Under Continuous Transfer
Maintaining the quality of Jet A-1 aviation fuel throughout storage and transfer is essential to safe, reliable terminal operations. During pumping, storage and product transfer, fuel can be exposed to solid contaminants and free water that reduce fuel quality and threaten the reliability of downstream equipment. An effective filtration system is central to minimising these risks while supporting continuous operation under demanding service conditions.
For this project, ERGIL designed and manufactured a complete Jet A-1 fuel filtration package for an oil terminal handling aviation fuel. Engineered with a design flow capacity of 400 m³/h, the package supports continuous fuel-transfer operations while maintaining the required fuel cleanliness. ERGIL’s scope covered engineering, fabrication, assembly, inspection and factory testing of the complete package.
Key Design Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Application | Jet A-1 fuel transfer |
| Design flow | 400 m³/h |
| Operating pressure | 10 barg |
| Design pressure | 16 barg |
| Operating temperature | −20 °C to +50 °C |
| Pressure-vessel design code | ASME Section VIII Division 1 |
| Vessel material | SA516 Grade 70 carbon steel |
| Internal protection | Jet A-1 compatible internal coating |
Package Configuration
The package comprises two dedicated pressure vessels performing complementary filtration duties. Together they remove suspended solid contaminants, separate free water and retain fine particulate during fuel transfer.
| Vessel | Duty | Element complement |
|---|---|---|
| Jet A-1 Filter/Separator | Fine-solids removal + free-water separation | 20 coalescer cartridges + 8 separator cartridges |
| Jet A-1 Micro Filter | High-efficiency fine-particulate retention | 11 micro-filter cartridges |
Internal tube-sheet arrangement — coalescer element ports (left) and separator ports (right). Element location and sealing directly determine separation performance.
Element installation into the housing — precision assembly and inspection at ERGIL’s facility.
Engineering, Fabrication & Quality
The package was engineered for reliable long-term service under terminal operating conditions. All internal surfaces in contact with Jet A-1 fuel were protected with a fuel-compatible coating to preserve fuel quality, while external surfaces were abrasive-blasted and finished with an industrial protective coating system for corrosion resistance during outdoor service.
Instrumentation & operability
To support safe operation and routine maintenance, the package was equipped with differential-pressure indicators, pressure gauges, automatic air-elimination devices and pressure-protection accessories. These allow operators to monitor filter condition, plan cartridge replacement and maintain stable performance across the service life of the equipment.
Manufacturing & inspection
Manufacturing was carried out in accordance with ERGIL’s quality-management procedures and the project specification:
Why it matters
The result is an integrated filtration package that maintains Jet A-1 cleanliness at 400 m³/h — protecting downstream equipment, preserving fuel quality and supporting reliable, continuous terminal operations.
Delivered by ERGIL
This project reflects ERGIL’s capability to design and manufacture process equipment tailored to the operational requirements of aviation-fuel storage and transfer facilities. From single vessels to complete multi-stage, skid-mounted packages, ERGIL delivers ASME-compliant aviation fuel filtration systems engineered to each project’s flow, pressure, contaminant profile and applicable standards.
ERGIL aviation fuel filtration equipment across a range of capacities and configurations.
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