CONDUCTIVE FILTER

摘要

A gas and vapour permeable outer layer (17) is provided that has a conductive surface coating, and is used in a filter (1) to reduce the risk of fire and/or explosion. The filter (1) may be used to separate hydrocarbons from a gas stream entering the separator (1) through inlet (11). As the gas/hydrocarbon mixture passes through the matrix layer (9), the hydrocarbons coalesce to form hydrocarbon droplets that are transported in the outer layer (17) to the base of the filter (1), where they can fall under gravity into a sump (not shown). Static electricity is prevented from building up on the outer surface (18) of the filter (1) due to the conductive coating that has been applied thereto and therefore, the risk of fire and/or explosion is reduced.