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CONTENTS
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FOREWORD
This publication, which has been prepared jointly by the EI Aviation Committee and the API Aviation Technical
Services Sub-Committee, is intended to provide the industry with mechanical specifications for the design and
construction of aviation fuel filter vessels. Three types of vessels are covered: filter monitor, filter/water separator
and microfilter vessels. A vessel characterised as "meeting the requirements of EI 1596" shall comply with all
mandatory language in this publication appropriate to that type of vessel as distinguished by the use of the word
"shall". While this provides minimum levels for selected aspects of vessel design/performance, this publication is
not intended to completely describe all aspects of filter vessel performance and design relevant to successful
application. It remains the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that the vessel is fit-for-purpose in the intended
application. Note that the approval of the mechanical design of a vessel is the responsibility of the purchaser.
This publication is not in any way intended to prohibit the manufacture, purchase or use of vessels meeting other
requirements.
It is assumed that all users of this publication are either fully trained, or under the supervision of a responsible
trained person, who is familiar with all normal engineering safety practice, and that all such precautions are being
observed. Users of this publication are responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of locally
prevailing health and safety legislation.
The EI is not undertaking to meet the duties of employers to warn and equip their employees, and others
exposed, concerning health and safety risks and precautions, nor undertaking their obligations under local and
regional laws and regulations.
Nothing contained in any EI publication is to be construed as granting any right, by implication or otherwise,
for the manufacture, sale, or use of any method, apparatus, or product covered by letters patent. Neither should
anything contained in the publication be construed as insuring anyone against liability for infringement of letters
patent.
It is hoped and anticipated that this publication will assist those involved in manufacturing and purchasing filter
vessels. Every effort has been made by the EI to assure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained in this
publication; however, the EI makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee in connection with this publication
and hereby expressly disclaim any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting from its use or for the
violation of any local or regional laws or regulations with which this publication may conflict.
Suggested revisions are invited and should be submitted to the Technical Department, Energy Institute, 61 New
Cavendish Street, London, W1G 7AR (e: technical@energyinst.org).
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This publication was prepared by Mr C M Stechman, with technical input from members of the EI Aviation Fuel
Filtration Committee and EI Filtration Sub-Committee. Co-ordination and editing was undertaken by Martin
Hunnybun (EI). Draft versions of this publication were sent to technical representatives of the following companies
for review:
Aviation Fuel Services GmbH
Air BP Limited
Air TOTAL
Chevron Ltd
ConocoPhillips Limited
ExxonMobil Aviation International Ltd.
ExxonMobil Fuels Marketing
ExxonMobil Research & Engineering
Facet International
Faudi Aviation GmbH & Co KG.
Fuel Technology Associates LLC
Kuwait Petroleum International Aviation Company Ltd.
Marathon Petroleum Company LLC
Pall Industrial Hydraulics
Parker Hannifin Corporation Racor Division
QinetiQ
Service des Essences des Armees
Shell Aviation Ltd.
Shell Global Solutions
Southwest Research Institute
UK Ministry of Defence
US Navy
US Air Force
Velcon Filters
Vic Hughes Associates Ltd
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INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 SCOPE
This publication provides requirements for:
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DESIGN REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE
TO FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR,
FILTER MONITOR AND
MICROFILTER VESSELS
2.1 GENERAL
2.5.1
Operational environment
Units may need to be designed so as to not be adversely affected by temperatures as low as !50 C for some operating
environments.
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Metallurgy
Ports shall be female threaded or flanged according to
purchaser request.
Note: Male threaded stubs welded to the vessel are
not acceptable for attachment of small valves and
fittings since the threads are more susceptible to damage
during shipping and handling.
Ports which have parallel threads shall have smooth
external faces and dimensions suitable for fittings with
an integral O-ring face seal and those utilising bonded
sealing washers e.g. Dowty and Stat-O-Seal types.
Weld beads on vertically installed half couplings or
pipe stubs should not protrude internally to cause
localised entrapment of contamination.
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DESIGN REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR, FILTER MONITOR AND MICROFILTER VESSELS
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38 mm (1,5 in.).
2.15 ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY
Stainless steel and aluminium vessels need not be prime painted before shipment unless specified by the purchaser.
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DESIGN REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR, FILTER MONITOR AND MICROFILTER VESSELS
Air eliminator
2.21.1
2.21.2
2.19.4
2.21.3
Sampling connections
Flow limiter
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SPECIFIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
FOR FILTER MONITOR VESSELS
(0,5 in.) between 150 mm (6 in.) diameter elements.
These dimensions also apply between the elements and
the vessel wall.
3.1 GENERAL
The acceptability of a design ultimately depends on
satisfactory functioning of the vessel and components
during the performance tests described in a relevant
specification, such as EI 1583, as determined by the
purchaser.
New filter monitor vessels shall meet the
mechanical requirements contained in section 2 and 3.2
to 3.6.
Note: Details of optional accessories are provided
in 3.7.
3.4.2
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
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SPECIFIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
FOR FILTER/WATER SEPARATORS
4.3.2
Where multi-stage systems are used, the outlet
manifold shall be blanked off and tested to a minimum
pressure of 795 kPa (115 psi gauge) or the required
pressure specified for the qualified multi-stage element
vessel, whichever is greater.
4.1 GENERAL
The acceptability of a design ultimately depends on
satisfactory functioning of the vessel and components
during the performance tests described in a relevant
specification, such as EI 1581, as determined by the
purchaser.
New filter/water separator vessels shall meet the
mechanical requirements contained in section 2 and 4.2
to 4.9.
Note: Details of optional accessories are provided
in 4.10.
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4.7 EXTERIOR
For vertical vessels, a head lift retaining device shall be
fitted on all vessels 46 cm (18 in.) diameter and larger.
4.8.2
A second securely attached removable plastic
or metal data plate shall also be provided with the
following information:
4.10.1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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4.10.2
4.10.3
Sump heaters
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SPECIFIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
FOR MICROFILTERS
hydrostatically tested with all ports sealed to a test
pressure of no less than 750 kPa (110 psi gauge).
Note: For applications where the microfilter may be
converted to a filter monitor, the purchaser should
specify the hydrostatic pressure testing requirement (all
ports sealed) of the mounting assembly. (Compliance
with section 2 is recommended.)
5.1 GENERAL
The acceptability of a design ultimately depends on
satisfactory functioning of the vessel and components
during the performance tests described in a relevant
specification, such as EI 1590, as determined by the
purchaser.
New microfilter vessels shall meet the mechanical
requirements contained in section 2 and 5.2 to 5.7.
Note: Details of optional accessories are provided in
5.8.
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5.7.2
A second securely attached removable plastic
or metal data plate shall show as a minimum:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
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ANNEX A
PURCHASERS SPECIFICATION
The following table is intended to assist purchasers in
their use of this publication, by clarifying which clauses
are applicable to each type of filter vessel.
Filter monitor
Filter/water separator
Microfilter
X
X
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ANNEX B
UNIT CONVERSION FACTORS
1 U.S. gallon
3,785 litres
1 litre
1 Imperial gallon
4,546 litres
1 litre
1 kg
2,205 lbs
1 lb
0,454 kg
1 psi
0,069 bar
1 psi
6,895 kPa
T F = 1,8 x T C + 32
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ANNEX C
REFERENCES
EI 1583 Specifications and laboratory tests for aviation
fuel filter monitors with absorbent type
elements
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General
Title
Ed.
ISBN
EI 1540
4th
EI 1541
1st
EI 1542
EI 1585
2nd
EI 1594
Initial pressure strength testing of airport fuel hydrant systems with water 2nd
EI 1597
1st
EI HM 20
1st
6th
EI 1584
3th
EI 1598
1st
EI Research report
1st
Filtration equipment
EI 1550
1st
EI 1581
5th
EI 1582
Specification for similarity for EI 1581 aviation jet fuel filter/separators 1st
EI 1583
5th
EI 1590
2nd
EI 1596
1st
EI 1599
1st
EI Research report
1st
EI Research report
1st
EI Research report
1st
A154301
API 1595
A159501
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