Upstream & Offshore
Seawater intake filtration, reverse osmosis pretreatment, desalination membranes, utility-water filtration, hydraulic oil and supporting systems on offshore platforms and marine facilities.
Oil & Gas / Refining / Offshore / Petrochemicals
Oil & Gas, Refinery & Offshore Filtration Solutions
Industrial filtration and engineered separation equipment for refinery processes, FCC units, catalyst handling, flue gas treatment, natural gas processing and offshore water systems.
Filtra International supplies replacement filter elements, pressure-rated housings, specialist filtration media and project-engineered equipment, including seawater reverse osmosis membranes and RO pretreatment filters.
FCC Catalyst Filtration
Offshore RO & SWRO
Flue Gas & Scrubbers
Pressure-Rated Equipment
Filtration Solutions Across the Oil & Gas Value Chain
Oil and gas installations operate with very different streams, from seawater and hydraulic fluids to hot hydrocarbons, catalyst-bearing slurry oil and high-temperature process gases. Each application requires a different approach to particle retention, phase separation, materials and equipment design.
Gas Processing & Midstream
Particulate filtration, gas-liquid coalescence, amine and glycol filtration, compressor protection, hydrocarbon transfer and terminal operations.
Refining & Petrochemicals
FCC slurry oil filtration, catalyst fines removal, catalyst-handling filters, flue gas treatment, hydrocarbon polishing and special pressure-rated filter systems.
Refinery, Offshore & Petrochemical Filtration Applications
Our product range includes conventional replacement filtration, specialised metallic media and application-specific engineered equipment. Selection depends on the process stream, operating conditions and required separation performance.
FCC Slurry Oil Filtration
Removal of entrained catalyst fines from slurry oil, decant oil and other compatible refinery hydrocarbon streams. Filter elements and engineered systems can be reviewed for elevated temperature, viscosity and solids loading.
Explore FCC Filtration →FCC Flue Gas & Catalyst Dust
Particulate control for catalyst-bearing regenerator flue gas and suitable catalyst handling or vent-gas systems. Filtration media must be selected for the actual gas temperature, chemistry and dust load.
Explore Flue Gas Filtration →Offshore Desalination & RO Protection
Depth cartridges, pleated elements, high-flow pretreatment filters and reverse osmosis membranes for suitable offshore seawater and process-water systems.
Explore Offshore RO →Wet Gas Scrubbers & Mist Elimination
Separation components for suitable wet scrubbing systems, including mist eliminators, droplet separators and associated liquid filtration stages.
Explore Scrubber Filtration →Natural Gas & Process Gas
Filters and coalescing elements for particulate removal, liquid aerosol separation, gas conditioning and protection of downstream equipment.
Explore Gas Filtration →Amine & Glycol Filtration
Filter bags, cartridges and high-efficiency elements for compatible amine and glycol circuits, including corrosion products, iron sulfide particles and other suspended contamination.
Explore Process Filters →Fuel, Hydrocarbon & Lubricant Filtration
Particulate filtration and selected coalescing technologies for compatible hydrocarbon streams, fuel transfer, lubrication systems and equipment protection.
Explore Filtration Products →Produced Water & Oily Wastewater
Process-water filtration, suspended-solids removal and free-oil recovery from suitable tanks, sumps and effluent systems. Emulsified oil requires a separate treatment assessment.
Explore Oil Skimming Systems →FCC Slurry Oil Filtration & Catalyst Fines Removal
Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) units are a major application area for specialist refinery filtration. Fine catalyst particles can become entrained in refinery process liquids and gases, creating demanding separation requirements.
Slurry Oil / Decant Oil Filtration
FCC slurry oil may contain fine catalyst particles that need to be controlled or removed for subsequent processing, equipment protection or product quality.
Depending on the duty, Filtra can review cleanable metallic filtration elements, filter candles, specialised media, pressure-rated vessels and engineered filtration packages.
Backwashing or other cleaning arrangements can be evaluated where technically appropriate.
Catalyst Fines & Replacement Elements
Catalyst handling and associated process equipment may require specialist filter media, filter bags, metallic candles, cartridge elements or replacement internals.
Filtra has practical supply experience with substantial quantities of specialist aramid filter bags for catalyst-related industrial applications.
Media selection is always based on the actual liquid or gas duty, chemistry, temperature and mechanical requirements.
Offshore Reverse Osmosis, SWRO Membranes & RO Pretreatment Filtration
Offshore platforms and marine installations may require desalinated water for domestic, utility and selected industrial uses. Reliable reverse osmosis operation depends on both suitable membrane elements and effective upstream pretreatment.
From Seawater Intake to Reverse Osmosis Membrane
Filtra supplies filtration components for suitable seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) and industrial RO systems. Depending on the installation, the pretreatment train can include:
1. Intake Protection
Coarse screening and filtration to
reduce larger suspended material.
2. Pretreatment
Suitable media, high-flow and
staged particulate filtration.
3. Cartridge Guard Filters
Depth or pleated cartridges to
protect downstream RO membranes.
4. RO Membranes
SWRO or other RO elements selected
for salinity, flow and permeate quality.
RO Pretreatment & Membrane Protection
Prefiltration can reduce suspended particles and help manage fouling risks before the RO stage.
Options include polypropylene depth cartridges, pleated cartridges, high-flow elements and matching cartridge housings.
Seawater & Industrial RO Membranes
We also supply the RO membrane elements themselves, including seawater membranes for high-salinity feeds and industrial membranes for suitable water applications.
Selection considers feed salinity, pretreatment quality, required permeate flow, operating pressure, membrane compatibility and system recovery.
SWRO Membranes →
All RO Membranes →
RO Depth Prefilters →
High-Flow Prefilters →
Pleated Filter Cartridges →
RO pretreatment requirements depend on source-water quality, the membrane manufacturer's limits, suspended-solids loading, fouling tendency and the existing treatment system. Individual filter cartridges do not replace a complete pretreatment assessment.
FCC Flue Gas Filtration, Catalyst Dust Collection & Scrubber Separation
Refinery and petrochemical exhaust streams may contain catalyst fines, entrained particles and liquid droplets. Several filtration and separation technologies can be involved, depending on temperature, gas composition and emission-control objectives.
FCC Regenerator Flue Gas
Specialist high-temperature gas filtration systems can be evaluated for the removal of fine catalyst particles from suitable FCC regenerator flue gas streams.
Potential technologies include engineered metallic filter elements and specialised high-temperature filtration packages.
Catalyst Hopper Vent Filters
Catalyst loading, storage and unloading operations can generate fine dust. Suitable vent filters, filter bags, cartridge elements and dust-collection arrangements help control particulate escape and protect connected equipment.
Wet Gas Scrubbers & Demisters
Wet scrubbing and gas-cleaning installations may use mist eliminators, vane-type droplet separators, demister elements and liquid-filtration stages.
These components address specific entrainment and droplet-removal duties within the scrubber process.
Industrial Filter Bags & Aramid Media
Aramid (Nomex-type) filter bags can be considered for selected catalyst handling, dust collection and other elevated-temperature duties.
Exact bag design, filtration principle, temperature suitability, chemical compatibility and cleaning method must be confirmed for every installation.
High-Temperature Metallic Filters
Very hot or aggressive process-gas applications may require metallic filter candles or other specialist high-temperature media instead of conventional textile filter bags.
Engineered systems can be assessed against the actual gas composition, operating temperature, pressure, catalyst loading and project acceptance requirements.
Flue gas particle filtration, wet gas scrubbing, droplet separation and gaseous-pollutant removal are different processes. An individual filter is not necessarily a complete emissions-control system. Performance targets, technology selection and any required licensor approvals must be confirmed for each project.
Industrial Filters & Engineered Separation Equipment
We support both recurring maintenance requirements and new engineered packages. Filter selection may involve replacement-element compatibility, specialised filtration media or complete equipment specifications.
Filter Bags & Cartridges
Industrial felt bags, specialist aramid media, depth cartridges, pleated elements and high-flow replacement filters.
Explore Filter Bags →Porous Sintered Metal
Metallic filter candles, tubes, discs, cartridges and custom elements for suitable pressure, temperature and cleanable filtration duties.
Explore Sintered Metal →Coalescing & Separation Systems
Selected gas-liquid and liquid-liquid separation elements and engineered equipment for refinery, fuel and process-gas applications.
Request Technical Evaluation →Filter Housings & Pressure Vessels
Bag, cartridge, basket and candle filter housings, including custom pressure-rated vessels and project-specific construction.
Explore Filter Housings →Offshore Water Filters & RO Membranes
SWRO elements, industrial RO membranes, sediment prefilters, high-flow cartridges and replacement parts for compatible water-treatment systems.
Explore RO Membranes →Custom Skids & Filtration Packages
Application-specific filter skids, special process vessels, modular assemblies and associated equipment sourced to defined project specifications.
Discuss Your Project →Pressure Equipment, Project Specifications & International Supply
Filtra International supports engineering companies, EPC contractors, refinery maintenance teams and industrial purchasers with application-based filtration product selection and project procurement.
Pressure Equipment & Design
- PED 2014/68/EU conformity assessment where applicable, including Module A2 or G when suitable.
- AD 2000 pressure-equipment design and manufacturing rules.
- ASME Section VIII Division 1 with U-stamped vessels where available and specified.
- ISO 3834-3 welding-quality requirements for relevant fabricated equipment.
Materials, Testing & Documentation
- Carbon steel, stainless steel and selected specialist alloys, subject to project requirements.
- Custom vessel dimensions, connections, closures, internals and skid interfaces.
- Material certificates, manufacturing drawings, welding records and NDT where included in the scope.
- Pressure testing, inspection and conformity documentation according to the agreed project.
Project-specific design codes and conformity assessments are confirmed with the manufacturing partner. Hazardous gas service, sour service, explosive atmospheres and environmental acceptance requirements require separate technical evaluation.
New EPC Projects
Equipment enquiries based on process datasheets, mechanical specifications, drawings and inspection requirements.
Plant Revamps & Turnarounds
Replacement filter elements, specialised media, vessel internals and selected filtration upgrades for existing installations.
International Replacement Supply
Supply of specified filtration products and compatible replacement elements for industrial projects across Europe and internationally.
What Information Should You Send Us?
The more accurate the process information, the easier it is to evaluate a suitable filtration solution and supply scope.
Process & Separation
- Application and process unit
- Liquid or gas composition
- Normal and maximum flow rates
- Operating and design pressure
- Operating and design temperature
- Particle size, solids or droplet loading
- Required filtration or separation efficiency
Equipment & Project
- Existing element part numbers or drawings
- Filter material and seal requirements
- Housing connections and dimensions
- Pressure drop and cleaning requirements
- PED, ASME or other project standards
- Quantity, delivery country and schedule
- For RO: source-water quality, salinity, fouling data and membrane specifications
Oil & Gas Filtration FAQ
What is FCC slurry oil filtration?
FCC slurry oil filtration removes fine catalyst particles and other suspended solids from suitable refinery hydrocarbon streams. Depending on process temperature, pressure, viscosity and solids loading, the equipment may use specialised metallic filter elements and engineered vessels.
Can Filtra supply filters for FCC catalyst fines?
Filtra can review metallic filter elements, replacement filter media, specialist filter bags and engineered equipment for suitable catalyst filtration duties. FCC slurry oil, catalyst handling and regenerator flue gas are different applications and require separate equipment selection.
Can you supply flue gas and wet scrubber filtration solutions?
We can evaluate suitable high-temperature particulate filtration, catalyst dust collection, mist eliminators and droplet-separation components. Complete systems, emissions performance and any licensor or regulatory acceptance depend on project-specific qualification and supply scope.
Do you supply offshore RO prefilters and seawater RO membranes?
Yes. Filtra supplies depth and pleated pretreatment cartridges, high-flow filtration elements and seawater reverse osmosis membranes for suitable offshore desalination and water-treatment installations.
Are Nomex filter bags suitable for high-temperature catalyst applications?
Aramid (Nomex-type) filter bags can be considered for selected catalyst-related applications within the media's verified temperature, chemistry and mechanical limits. Very hot FCC regenerator gas may require a different high-temperature filtration technology.
Can you supply coalescers for gas processing?
We can evaluate gas-liquid and liquid-liquid coalescing elements for suitable applications. Gas composition, liquid loading, operating pressure, temperature and separation targets determine the required technology.
Can refinery filter housings be supplied to PED or ASME requirements?
Custom filter vessels can be sourced from qualified manufacturing partners under agreed project-specific design and conformity requirements, including applicable PED routes or ASME Section VIII Division 1.
Can Filtra quote replacement filters for existing refinery installations?
Yes. Send the existing element dimensions, drawings, part numbers, material specifications, process conditions and required filtration performance. We can review suitable compatible replacement elements or custom alternatives.
Discuss Your Oil & Gas Filtration Project
From offshore RO prefilters and replacement membranes to FCC slurry oil filtration, catalyst handling, gas separation, wet scrubber components and custom pressure-rated filtration equipment.
Send your technical requirements or existing filter specifications. Our team can review the most appropriate available supply options.