In the second stage, the Filtrair Drop Safe ® Pocket removes droplets as they coalesce, accumulate and drain down the hydrophobic media where the salt and water are collected at the bottom of each pocket. The pockets are individually fitted on the downstream side with waterproof boots, allowing the saline solution to be drained forward and out of the filter. It is then channeled via the filter holding frames and manifolds out of the air intake path, eliminating the problem of saturated droplets passing through to the clean air side and contaminating the air.

"The Infinidry System ® offered Statoil the added bonus of a much lower pressure drop," said Brian Thompson, general manager of Filtrair Power Systems. "After two years of operation and very careful monitoring, Statoil was able to reduce their intake system pressure loss by 0.6 w.g., which significantly reduced operating costs.