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DSA – Droplet Separator with Heating

Halton’s DSA high-efficiency droplet separators are designed for demanding applications such as oil & gas, chemical, energy and marine industries, where reliability, easy installation and special design play an important role. Droplet separators are designed to restrict the passage of moisture, salt spray, rainwater and airborne aerosol particles e.g. into HVAC systems, engine room intakes, machinery spaces, and diesel and gas turbine air intakes.

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Overview

  • High droplet and moisture separation efficiency
    • Class A results (EN 13030:2001)
    • Minimum pressure drop
  • Performance tested according to EN 13030:2001 test for louvres subjected to simulated rain, at the independent laboratory
  • Tailored sizes and designs according to customer’s needs. Modular construction is available.
  • For wall and duct installations
  • No special maintenance required
  • ATEX certified components II 2 G/D EEx e II T3/T2
  • Heating capacity 2,5 kW/m2 – 3,7kW/m2
  • Operating temperature for DSA -50 ºC – +40 ºC
  • An Extreme Conditions Solution available
  • Stainless steel junction box available as an option

Specification

DSA droplet separators are fitted with heating elements. The regulated temperature is subject to the surrounding conditions. The actual surface temperature of the heated DSA depends on many variables such as the size of the separator, wind circumstances, face velocity, air temperature and relative humidity. Electrical heating capacities vary between 2,5 kW/m2 – 3,7 kW/m2, depending on these conditions. The cable heating does not prevent icing in the most severe conditions, but it will help defrost the ice when the icing conditions have passed.
When intake air is crucial during extreme icing conditions the Halton ECS (Extreme Conditions Solution) keeps the air intake open. The ECS is available as an option.

Dimensions

Please note

  1. 75 mm
  2. Width x Height = nominal duct size (internal)
  3. Back mark BM is the distance from the inside
    duct to centerline hole

Frame options

  • Flange only in front
  • Flange only in back
  • Flange in front and back
  • Without a flange

Flange drilling ISO15138 as standard.

Nominal duct
Longest side
(mm)
Back mark
BM
(mm)
Flange
F
(mm)
Bolt hole size
Ø
(mm)
Aluminium
Flange thickness
S (mm)
Stainless steel
Flange thickness
S (mm)
< 350 20 40 10 5 3
> 350 to > 1000 30 50 12 5 3
> 1000 40 80 14 5 5

Minimum and maximum dimensions

A minimum size for Halton DSA droplet separator is 300×300 mm (WxH). Maximum size for a single separator is 1500×1200 mm (WxH). Sizes with 50 mm divisions. Modular construction available up to 3000×2400 mm (WxH).

Material thickness

Standard frame thickness 3 mm. Larger thicknesses available as an option.

Material and Finishing

PART MATERIAL FISHING
Droplet separator Aluminium EN AW 6060
Frame Aluminium EN AW 5754 Painted RAL9010, C3 acc. standard*
ISO 12944-2 as standard
Frame Stainless steel EN 1.4404 (AISI 316L) Painted as an option
Heating cable Nickel-plated copper wire, silicone rubber outer jacket
(ATEX certified)
Junction box GRP, Eex e II T6 IP66

*) C3 durability of 7-15 years. Please note about painting procedures; NORSOK C5-M and Norsok M501 available on request. Please note: Stainless steel junction box available as an option.

Electrical Data and Control

Power supply 230V, 1 Phase AC.

Electrical heating capacities vary between 2,5 kW/m2 – 3,7 kW/m2, depending on ambient temperature. For optimal performance and control, contact Halton Marine.

Drainage

Drain pipe

Threaded drain pipes are welded to the bottom of the droplet separator. The thread type is 1″ BSPT (male).

Drain locations

Drain pipe sizes

Weld-on pipe Ø (Inch) L (mm) A (mm) d1 (mm) d2 (mm)
Aluminium EN AW 6060 1 50 25 25 35
Stainless steel EN 1.4404 (AISI 316) 1 40 20 27 34

Optional Features

The Extreme Conditions Solution (ECS)

When intake air is crucial during extreme icing conditions, the Halton Extreme Condition Solution (ECS) keeps the air intake open. The Halton ECS combines the DSA heated droplet separators with either shut-off or fire dampers with an additional option for filter units.
The solution can allow one or more separators to remain open and ice-free while the other separator is in defrost mode during critical atmospheric conditions.
This is achieved by shutting-off a section of the DSA to allow the ice build-up to melt.
There are a few control methods available to alternate the opening/closing sequence of the ECS to ensure a free flow of unrestricted air.

“Gooseneck” – Reducing the wind effect

Strong wind can adversely affect the performance of the droplet sepator. In environments where stormy weather is regular Halton recommends using a “gooseneck” air intake with droplet separators. A gooseneck can be installed directly to a duct installation type of droplet separator.

Filters

Please note: filters installed in DSA require always a separate frame.

ISO Coarse 70% filter

Panel filters are manufactured of progressive thermally smoothened synthetic polyester having high dust holding capacity and constancy for humidity. The filters are used in general ventilation system for air purification.

ePM10 70%, ePM2,5 65%, ePM1 50% Bag filters

The materials of the synthetic fine filters are high-quality and durable, progressive mounted synthetic fibres. The filters can be used in example for air purification of intake air.

ATEX approved filters

Halton Marine also offers ATEX approved filters for droplet separators.

Installation in conjunction with damper

Halton droplet separator can be connected to a Halton Marine damper with or without a connection piece. In both cases the construction is modified to fit the damper. Connecting DSH together with a fire damper must be mentioned when ordering products. Special flanges and drilling patterns are available for all models on request. The structural flexibility of dampers and high-quality combined with a wide range of accessories (ex-actuators) and special steels, enable Halton Marine to offer tailored solutions for its customers.
Combining Halton Marine droplet separator to damper offers customers a compact solution for air intake that also saves space. The products are recommended to be connected together at Halton Marine factory.

Weather tight hatch

Weather tight hatch (WTH) is used e.g. to shut down the intake close to the waterline in the event of rough seas. See a separate brochure on weather tight hatch called Halton WTH.

Results

Pressure drop and sound data LPA[DB(A)]

DSA aluminium, pitch spacing 28 mm. Velocity based on face area

DSA efficiency results

Single stage DSA, pitch spacing 28 mm

Performance data

Effectiveness for removal of simulated rain
EN 13030:2001
Rainfall rate: 75 (l/h)/m2, (75 mm/h)
Vertical installation

Weights

Weights of DSA including frame, 1 flange, aluminium (KG), pitch spacing 28 mm

H/HEIGHT mm B / WIDTH (mm)
300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 1250 1300 1350 1400 1450 1500
300 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 31 33 34 35 37 38 39 41 42 43
350 12 13 14 16 17 19 20 22 23 24 26 27 29 30 31 35 36 37 39 41 42 44 45 46 48
400 13 14 16 17 19 20 22 24 25 27 28 30 31 33 34 38 40 41 43 45 46 48 49 51 52
450 14 16 17 19 21 22 24 26 27 29 31 32 34 36 37 41 43 45 46 48 50 52 54 55 57
500 15 17 18 20 23 24 26 28 29 32 34 35 37 39 40 44 47 48 50 52 54 56 58 59 62
550 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66
600 17 20 21 24 26 27 30 32 34 36 39 40 43 45 47 51 53 55 58 60 62 64 67 68 71
650 18 21 22 25 28 29 32 34 36 39 41 43 45 48 50 54 57 59 61 64 66 68 71 73 75
700 19 22 24 27 29 31 34 37 38 41 44 45 48 51 53 58 60 62 65 68 70 72 75 77 80
750 21 23 25 28 31 33 36 39 40 43 46 48 51 54 56 61 64 66 69 72 73 76 79 81 84
800 22 25 27 30 33 35 38 41 43 46 49 51 54 57 59 64 67 69 72 75 77 81 84 86 89
850 23 26 28 31 34 36 40 43 45 48 51 53 57 60 62 67 71 73 76 79 81 85 88 90 93
900 24 27 29 33 36 38 42 45 47 51 54 56 59 63 65 71 74 76 80 83 85 89 92 94 98
950 25 29 31 34 38 40 44 47 49 53 56 59 62 66 68 74 78 80 83 87 89 93 96 99 102
1000 26 30 32 36 40 42 46 49 52 55 59 61 65 69 71 77 81 83 87 91 93 97 101 103 107
1050 29 33 35 39 43 46 50 54 56 60 64 66 70 74 76 80 84 87 91 95 97 101 105 107 111
1100 30 34 37 41 45 47 52 56 58 62 66 69 73 77 80 84 88 90 94 99 101 105 109 112 116
1150 31 36 38 42 47 49 54 58 60 65 69 72 76 80 83 87 91 94 98 102 105 109 114 116 120
1200 32 37 40 44 48 51 56 60 63 67 72 74 79 83 86 90 95 97 102 106 109 113 118 121 125

The weights on the table are indicative and do not include a filter and damper.

Consult Halton Marine for weights for different types of configurations and weights for modular constructions.

A minimum size for Halton DSA droplet separator is 300×300 mm (WxH). Maximum size for a single separator is 1500×1200 mm (WxH). Sizes with 50 mm divisions. Modular construction available up to 3000×2300 mm (WxH).

Product code

(S)=Model
(A) Single W1H1
(B) Side by side W2H2
(C) One on the other W1H2
(D) Two by two W2H2

(W)=Width
300-1500 mm per module, max 2×2 modules

(H)=Height
300-1200 mm per module, max 2×2 modules

Specifics and accessories

(MP)=Module
(M1) Left upper module
(M1) Left upper module
(M2) Right upper module
(M3) Left lower module

(FM)=Frame Material
(AS) Stainless steel (EN 1.4404)
(LS) Stainless steel (EN 1.4432)
(AL) Aluminium EN AW 5754 (RAL9010 default paint)

(SM)=Separator Material
(AS) Stainless steel (EN 1.4404)
(AL) Aluminium EN AW 6060

(FT)=Frame type
(FD) Flange both sides (double)
(FF) Flange in front (front)
(FB) Flange in back (back)

(EX)=Safe area
(N) No
(Y) Yes

(ZT)=ETO Processing
(Y) Yes
(N) No

AC=Accessories

(MD) Manometric drain trap

Code example
DSA/A-300-300,MP=M1,FM=AL,SM=AL,FT=FD,EX=Y,ZT=N,AC=MD

Downloads

  • Halton DSA datasheet 2024

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