{"id":23156,"date":"2026-08-20T12:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T12:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ergil.com\/?p=23156"},"modified":"2026-08-20T12:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T12:48:26","slug":"jet-a1-fuel-filtration-package-400-m3h","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ergil.com\/de\/jet-a1-fuel-filtration-package-400-m3h\/","title":{"rendered":"Jet A-1 Fuel Filtration Package (400 m\u00b3\/h) \u2014 Oil Terminal Case Study"},"content":{"rendered":"

ERGIL CASE STUDY \u00b7 AVIATION FUEL SYSTEMS<\/p>\n<\/div>

Jet A-1 Fuel Filtration Package (400 m\u00b3\/h) \u2014 Oil Terminal Case Study<\/h1><\/div>

Design & manufacture of a 400 m\u00b3\/h filtration package for an oil-terminal aviation-fuel application.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The completed Jet A-1 filtration package \u2014 filter\/separator and micro filter \u2014 at ERGIL’s facility prior to shipment.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

Project snapshot<\/h2><\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Application<\/strong><\/td>\nJet A-1 aviation fuel transfer \u2014 oil terminal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Design flow capacity<\/strong><\/td>\n400 m\u00b3\/h \u2014 continuous fuel-transfer duty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Package<\/strong><\/td>\nJet A-1 Filter\/Separator + Jet A-1 Micro Filter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Design code<\/strong><\/td>\nASME Section VIII Division 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ERGIL scope<\/strong><\/td>\nEngineering \u00b7 fabrication \u00b7 assembly \u00b7 inspection \u00b7 factory testing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Maintaining Jet A-1 Quality Under Continuous Transfer<\/h2><\/div>

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.<\/p>\n

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 m\u00b3\/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.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Key Design Specifications<\/h2><\/div>\n
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Parameter<\/th>\nSpecification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Application<\/strong><\/td>\nJet A-1 fuel transfer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Design flow<\/strong><\/td>\n400 m\u00b3\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating pressure<\/strong><\/td>\n10 barg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Design pressure<\/strong><\/td>\n16 barg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating temperature<\/strong><\/td>\n\u221220 \u00b0C to +50 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pressure-vessel design code<\/strong><\/td>\nASME Section VIII Division 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vessel material<\/strong><\/td>\nSA516 Grade 70 carbon steel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internal protection<\/strong><\/td>\nJet A-1 compatible internal coating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Package Configuration<\/h2><\/div>

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vessel<\/th>\nDuty<\/th>\nElement complement<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Jet A-1 Filter\/Separator<\/strong><\/td>\nFine-solids removal + free-water separation<\/td>\n20 coalescer cartridges + 8 separator cartridges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jet A-1 Micro Filter<\/strong><\/td>\nHigh-efficiency fine-particulate retention<\/td>\n11 micro-filter cartridges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Internal tube-sheet arrangement \u2014 coalescer element ports (left) and separator ports (right). Element location and sealing directly determine separation performance.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Element installation into the housing \u2014 precision assembly and inspection at ERGIL’s facility.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

Engineering, Fabrication & Quality<\/h2><\/div>

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Instrumentation & operability<\/h3><\/div>

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Manufacturing & inspection<\/h3><\/div>

Manufacturing was carried out in accordance with ERGIL’s quality-management procedures and the project specification:<\/p>\n<\/div>