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Title:Certified Coalescing Separators for Aviation Fuel Purification
Systems
Description:As a world-class China Coalescing Separators
Manufacturer, Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co.,Ltd (Center
Enamel) delivers Certified Coalescing Separators for Aviation Fuel
Purification systems.
Keywords:Coalescing Separators ,Coalescing Separators
Manufacturer,China Coalescing Separators Manufacturer,Coalescing
Separators for Aviation Fuel Purification
Certified Coalescing Separators for Aviation Fuel Purification Systems
In the aviation industry, fuel quality is not merely an operational
parameter—it serves as a critical pillar of flight safety. Ensuring the
cleanliness and integrity of fuel supports the reliable performance of
aircraft engines and fuel systems, particularly under the demanding
conditions of flight.

2. Free Water: Water that is initially dissolved in fuel can transition into free
droplets during storage or under low-temperature conditions
encountered at high altitudes. When managed proactively, such water
can be effectively separated before fueling. Awareness of its presence is
essential, as it has implications for system integrity, including thermal
performance and biological stability within storage tanks and aircraft fuel
cells.
Particulate Contamination: Fine solids such as rust, scale, or
environmental debris may be introduced during handling or storage.
Monitoring and controlling these particles supports the smooth
operation of fuel pumps, metering devices, and turbine components by
minimizing the potential for surface wear or flow disruption.
For these reasons, international standards require rigorous multi-stage
filtration to ensure aviation fuel purity. Among these stages, the
Coalescing Separator (often utilized in filter/separators) is the most
critical device for removing the last, trace amounts of free water to
guarantee the jet fuel meets the strict “clear and bright” specification
before delivery to the aircraft.

3. The Science of Separation: Coalescing to Conquer Contamination
The Coalescing Separator is a highly specialized pressure vessel
engineered for the continuous removal of immiscible liquids and fine
solids from a fuel stream. Its effectiveness is rooted in a two-stage
process that overcomes the limitations of simple gravity settling:
Coalescing Stage (The Filter Element): Aviation fuel containing fine water
droplets (aerosols) and solid particles is forced through the primary
coalescing filter element. This element is constructed from multiple
layers of specialized fiber media. As tiny water droplets pass through this
porous bed, they impact the fibers, adhere, and are forced to merge, or
coalesce, with neighboring droplets. The effect is the transformation of
microscopic water particles into drops large enough to be visible and
easily separated by gravity. The media also traps fine solid particulates.
Separation Stage (The Barrier Element): The fuel then passes through a
secondary separation filter element, which is hydrophobic (water-
repelling). The large water droplets, having exited the coalescer, are
blocked and held back by this final barrier. The clean, dehydrated fuel,

4. however, passes through unimpeded. The captured water droplets
collect and fall to a sump at the bottom of the vessel under gravity.
This high-performance, high-integrity separation is non-negotiable for
Aviation Fuel Purification, ensuring the fuel is free of haze, moisture, and
fine solids down to sub-micron levels.
Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co.,Ltd (Center Enamel), as a
certified Coalescing Separators Manufacturer, engineers and fabricates
the pressure vessels that house these critical filtration elements,
ensuring the structure is as reliable and high-integrity as the purification
process itself.
Center Enamel's Certified Engineering for Fuel Purity
The environment of Aviation Fuel Purification is characterized by high
safety demands, precise contamination thresholds, and exposure to
volatile hydrocarbons. Center Enamel addresses these demands through
certified design, material excellence, and operational safety features.

5. 1. Absolute Structural Integrity and Safety Certification
In fuel handling systems, especially those operating under pressure, the
containment integrity of the vessel is paramount for preventing leaks and
maintaining operational safety.
Global Code Adherence: Every Coalescing Separator vessel is
manufactured under a rigorously documented quality management
system that adheres to the world’s most demanding pressure vessel
standards. Our compliance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code
(BPVC), the European BS EN 13445 standard, and the Chinese national
standard GB/T 150.1-150.4-2024 provides clients with the highest level of
assurance regarding material certification, weld quality, and structural
resilience under operational pressure.
Corrosion Control: Fuel systems often involve complex mixtures. We
select carbon steel and stainless steel grades optimized for compatibility
with various jet fuels and aviation gasolines, ensuring resistance to
internal corrosion and maintaining fuel cleanliness.

6. Non-Destructive Testing: Extensive procedures, including radiographic
and ultrasonic testing of all critical welds, are mandatory during
fabrication, ensuring the vessel's integrity is flawless and certified for
high-volume, continuous duty.
2. Precision Design for Filtration Performance
The vessel must be engineered to optimize the performance and lifespan
of the internal coalescing and separation cartridges.
Optimized Flow Distribution: Center Enamel’s design includes proprietary
internal baffles, plenums, and tube sheet configurations that ensure the
liquid fuel is distributed uniformly across the entire face of the coalescing
filter elements. This even distribution maximizes the effective filtration
area, prevents localized overloading, and ensures peak coalescence
efficiency.
Easy Cartridge Access: Recognizing that filter elements are consumables
requiring periodic replacement, our vessels feature robust, high-integrity
quick-opening closures. This design significantly minimizes the

7. operational downtime required for servicing, making the entire
purification system more efficient and maintainable.
Water Sump Management: Our separators feature generously sized
water collection sumps at the bottom, equipped with sensor interfaces
for continuous monitoring and automated draining systems. Efficient,
continuous removal of separated water is essential to prevent re-
entrainment and ensure the system maintains ultra-low water content in
the fuel stream.
3. Material Compatibility for Hydrocarbon Service
Handling high-purity jet fuel requires strict control over all materials of
construction to prevent chemical leaching or degradation that could
contaminate the final product.
Specialized Seal Materials: All internal gaskets, seals, and non-metallic
components are specified to be compatible with hydrocarbon service,
preventing swelling, degradation, or release of particulate matter into
the fuel stream.

8. Internal Coatings and Finishes: Where required, internal surfaces are
prepared and finished to meet the cleanliness standards of the aviation
industry, ensuring a contaminant-free containment environment for the
purified fuel.
Center Enamel: Global Manufacturing Strength and Certified Quality
The capacity of Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co.,Ltd (Center
Enamel) to deliver custom, safety-critical equipment like Coalescing
Separators to the aviation and petroleum sectors is built upon our
significant manufacturing scale and our absolute commitment to globally
audited quality.
Unmatched Production Scale and R&D Base
Our operational foundation, a vast 150,000㎡ production and R&D base,
provides the strategic resources and technical depth necessary for high-
specification pressure vessel fabrication.

9. Integrated Fabrication Control: We maintain total control over the
manufacturing supply chain and processes. This includes precision plate
rolling, automated submerged arc welding, and comprehensive in-house
quality assurance, guaranteeing that the vessels are built exactly to the
required codes and dimensional tolerances.
Scale for Global Projects: The sheer capacity of our facility allows us to
simultaneously fabricate the large-volume, heavy-walled vessels required
for airport fuel farms, pipeline terminals, and major refineries, ensuring
consistent quality and meeting aggressive project delivery schedules
worldwide.
Technological Leadership: Our R&D and engineering teams continuously
refine vessel design to enhance fluid dynamics, working closely with filter
media manufacturers to ensure our Coalescing Separators are optimized
for the latest ultra-fine filtration technologies required by the evolving
aviation industry fuel standards.
Adherence to Global Engineering Standards

10. Our strict compliance with the world’s most demanding engineering
standards is the definitive proof of our product safety, reliability, and
global acceptance, solidifying our reputation as a trusted China
Coalescing Separators Manufacturer.
The ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC): Provides the non-
negotiable guarantee of structural integrity and safety required for all
pressure vessels operating in critical infrastructure globally.
The European BS EN 13445 standard: Confirms our design and
fabrication practices comply with comprehensive European technical
specifications, essential for international deployment.
The Chinese national standard GB/T 150.1-150.4-2024: Affirms a domestic
standard of technical excellence that is benchmarked against the highest
global criteria for quality, materials, and safety in heavy industrial
fabrication.

11. This multi-standard certification approach establishes Shijiazhuang
Zhengzhong Technology Co.,Ltd (Center Enamel) as the highly reliable
global partner for Coalescing Separators for Aviation Fuel Purification.
Operational and Economic Benefits
Integrating Center Enamel’s Certified Coalescing Separators provides
essential operational protection and significant economic advantages
across the aviation fuel supply chain.
1. Absolute Fuel Quality Assurance
The primary benefit is the confirmed, absolute removal of contaminants,
ensuring maximum safety and quality.
Meeting Clear and Bright Standards: Our separators are engineered to
achieve the ultra-low free water and particulate matter thresholds
required for jet fuel, eliminating haze and ensuring the fuel is
consistently "clear and bright"—the universal quality indicator for
aviation use.

12. Engine and Component Protection: By removing free water and fine
solids, the fuel delivered protects sensitive aircraft engine components,
reducing maintenance, extending the lifespan of onboard fuel system
filters, and preventing mission-critical failures.
Mitigating Microbial Growth: The removal of free water eliminates the
environment necessary for microbial contamination (known as "diesel
bug" or "jet fuel fungus") to proliferate in storage and aircraft tanks, a
major cause of corrosion and filter blockage.
2. Operational Reliability and Cost Efficiency
Maximum Uptime: The robust, code-compliant fabrication ensures the
pressure vessel maintains its integrity under continuous high-flow
service. The quick-opening closures allow for rapid filter element
changeouts, minimizing the costly downtime associated with fuel transfer
and storage operations.
Reduced Maintenance Costs: The efficient performance of the Coalescing
Separator protects downstream filter systems from premature loading,

13. reducing the frequency of total system maintenance and lowering the
overall consumption of expensive filter elements.
Continuous Monitoring Integration: The design allows for seamless
integration of differential pressure monitoring and water detection
systems, providing operators with real-time data on system health and
allowing for proactive maintenance rather than reactive intervention.
3. Supply Chain Security and Trust
Certified Compliance: Utilizing vessels built in accordance with
internationally recognized pressure vessel standards—such as ASME,
PED, or equivalent regional codes—not only ensures structural integrity
and safety but also establishes a foundation of trust throughout the
entire supply chain. From the refinery gate to the aircraft wingtip, this
compliance guarantees that each component meets or exceeds the
stringent technical and quality requirements enforced by global aviation
authorities. As a result, operators, auditors, and regulatory bodies alike
are assured of full traceability, inspection readiness, and adherence to
environmental and operational regulations. This level of assurance is

14. particularly critical in highly regulated sectors like aviation fuel handling,
where system integrity is non-negotiable.
Long-Term Asset Value: As high-integrity, code-stamped pressure vessels,
our Coalescing Separators are engineered not only for immediate
performance but also for durability across decades of demanding service.
Constructed with corrosion-resistant materials, low-maintenance
components, and designed to accommodate future process upgrades,
these separators retain their operational and financial value over time.
Their proven reliability in the field reduces lifecycle costs and risk,
effectively safeguarding the client’s capital investment. In critical
applications where performance consistency and long-term compliance
are essential, these assets become a cornerstone of operational
resilience and strategic value.
The Ultimate Guardian of Flight Safety
In the high-stakes world of aviation fuel, the margin for error is non-
existent. The integrity of the fuel purification system is the last, non-
negotiable line of defense for flight safety. The Coalescing Separator is
the indispensable technology that guarantees this purity.

15. Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co.,Ltd (Center Enamel) is the
definitive expert and certified global partner in providing this safety-
critical technology. As a leading China Coalescing Separators
Manufacturer, we deliver Certified Coalescing Separators for Aviation
Fuel Purification systems that combine ultra-high water and particulate
removal efficiency with the supreme structural integrity of code-
compliant pressure vessel fabrication. Operating from our vast 150,000㎡
production and R&D base and adhering strictly to standards like the
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), we empower refineries,
pipelines, and airports worldwide to meet the highest safety, operational,
and quality standards for aviation fuel.