Steam, strainers and equipment protection
Pipeline strainers and filters
Screen area, mesh, holding capacity, pressure drop and online cleaning requirements are the key parameters.
Type and construction
Available types
Quick comparison
How the main types differ in selection
TypePurposeBest suited toWatchpoint
Y strainerCapturing debris to protect downstream equipmentUpstream of pumps, control valves, steam traps and instrumentsMesh size, pressure drop, dirt capacity and cleaning method
Basket strainerCapturing debris to protect downstream equipmentUpstream of pumps, control valves, steam traps and instrumentsMesh size, pressure drop, dirt capacity and cleaning method
Duplex strainerCapturing debris to protect downstream equipmentUpstream of pumps, control valves, steam traps and instrumentsMesh size, pressure drop, dirt capacity and cleaning method
T-type strainerCapturing debris to protect downstream equipmentUpstream of pumps, control valves, steam traps and instrumentsMesh size, pressure drop, dirt capacity and cleaning method
Conical temporary strainerCapturing debris to protect downstream equipmentUpstream of pumps, control valves, steam traps and instrumentsMesh size, pressure drop, dirt capacity and cleaning method
Flat temporary strainerCapturing debris to protect downstream equipmentUpstream of pumps, control valves, steam traps and instrumentsMesh size, pressure drop, dirt capacity and cleaning method
Self-cleaning filterCapturing debris to protect downstream equipmentUpstream of pumps, control valves, steam traps and instrumentsMesh size, pressure drop, dirt capacity and cleaning method
Sight glass with strainerCapturing debris to protect downstream equipmentUpstream of pumps, control valves, steam traps and instrumentsMesh size, pressure drop, dirt capacity and cleaning method
Before selection
Information to define
- 1Mesh and perforation
- 2Pressure drop
- 3Holding capacity
- 4Cleaning arrangement
- 5Screen type and material
Typical materials
Cast ironCarbon steelStainless steelPlastic
Typical connections
FlangedThreadedSocket
Typical media
LiquidSteam and gasWater
Function
What does this family do?
Technical reference
Related standards
The exact edition and requirements must be checked against the project specification.
ASME B16.34API 598
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Engineering note
This page supports initial screening and does not replace engineering calculations, project specifications, manufacturer approval or design pressure-temperature checks.
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