VCS & HCS Coalescer Separator Housings
Product Description
Facet’s VCS (Vertical) and HCS (Horizontal) Coalescer Separator Housings are industry-leading solutions engineered to ensure the highest quality of fuel cleanliness and water separation for commercial and military aviation applications. Built to comply with stringent EI 1581 and EI 1596 standards, these robust ASME-code vessels deliver unmatched performance for jet fuel, diesel, and other critical process fluids.
Ideal for use at airports, refineries, bulk storage terminals, heliports, and mobile fueling systems, Facet coalescer separators are the result of over 80 years of innovation in fuel filtration technology. Their modular design supports a wide range of flow rates and installation environments, offering consistent reliability and flexibility for both fixed and portable operations.
Features
- Certified to EI 1581, 7th Edition for both Category C (Commercial) and Category M (Military) aviation fuels
- ASME Code, Section VIII stamped and certified pressure vessel
- Design Pressure: 150 psi @ 250°F (10.3 bar @ 121°C), with customizable options
- Welded carbon steel construction with epoxy-coated interior and primed exterior for enhanced corrosion resistance
- Swing bolt head closures, with headlift (VCS, ≥18″ OD) or hinged cover (HCS) for safe and easy cartridge access
- Buna-N O-ring closure seal and knife-edge cartridge mounting for positive sealing
- Multiple Mounting Styles: rod or screw base coalescer cartridges
- Marked inlet, outlet, and drain connections; 4” inspection/cleanout ports
VCS Series Specifications
- Design & Construction: EI 1596 standard, ASME Section VIII
- Pressure Rating: 150 psi @ 250°F (10.3 bar @ 121°C)
- Material: Welded carbon steel (other options on request)
- Internal/External Finish: Epoxy-coated interior (EI-1541), primed exterior
- Cartridge Mounting: Rod or screw base
- Closure: Swing bolt with Buna-N O-ring seal
- Flow Rates: From 85 gpm (322 lpm) to 2500 gpm (9464 lpm)
- Configurations: Style A (Dished), Style B (Flat); see spec sheet for detailed model data
HCS Series Specifications
- Design & Construction: EI 1596 standard, ASME Section VIII
- Pressure Rating: 150 psi @ 250°F (10.3 bar @ 121°C)
- Material: Welded carbon steel (other options on request)
- Internal/External Finish: Epoxy-coated interior, primed exterior
- Cartridge Mounting: Rod or screw base
- Closure: Hinged end opening or manway with Buna-N O-ring seal
- Flow Rates: From 100 gpm (379 lpm) to 1543+ gpm (5841+ lpm), available for both fixed and mobile applications
- Inlet/Outlet Sizes: 2″ to 12″ (varies by model)
- Configurations: End or side opening; see spec sheet for dimensional and mounting data