One major advantage of the removable-plate Multi-Pack™ design is the ease of cleaning. Although the separator can handle very high solids loading, with time oil-laden solids and sludge deposits will accumulate in the coalescer. The entire coalescer can be easily removed by the operator, visually inspected, and cleaned in minutes. Once cleaned, the coalescer is slipped back into position and is immediately ready to operate again. The easily removable design virtually eliminates the costs associated with the “confined space entry” regulations.

The Multi-Pack™ has a distinct advantage over other coalescers because it is fully contained in one easy to remove rectangular structure.  As flow rates increase, some oil water separators that require plastic packs or bundles can have 30 plus bundles of media to remove.  Often times these irregularly shaped bundles, riddled with solids and sludge, are hard to remove and present safety hazards during retrieval and replacement.  With the Multi-Pack, end users can simply maneuver a boom truck into place or use an industrial strength winch to lift the entire singular bundle up for a cleaning.

The flat plate design with flow free chimney zone™ channels allow for the coalescer pack to be cleaned all the way through from one side to another.  Some poorly designed plastic coalescers have rigid structures or bundled tubes that make cleaning through more than a foot in any direction impossible.  With this being the case, most other designs require constant replacing of media due to fouling and breakage.

The Muti-Pack is the easiest coalescer to clean, and calls for (on average) half the required maintenance cleanings as the other designs.  This ease of cleaning and the drastic reduction in maintenance frequency is how Mercer sets itself apart.