Abstract: A device for separating liquids of differing density including a container 10 for the liquid, the container having at least two outlet openings 12, 14. In addition, at least one coalescer element 16 is provided to which the liquid to be separated can be fed. The container 10 and/or the coalescer element 16 and/or additional elements 18, 20 have a modular construction and may be assembled together in any desired sequence.

Abstract: A coalescence separator comprises a tank with an inlet for an oil-water mixture. In the upper area of the tank, a drain is arranged for the oil collected in the tank. In the lower area of the tank, a drain is arranged for the water accumulating in the tank. The water drain is provided with an ascending pipe which ends below the oil drain. A changeable coalescence element is arranged on the bottom side of the tank and is associated with the ascending pipe through a guide body which prevents swirls in a chamber of the tank above the coalescence element. The coalescence element is easily exchanged by removal from either the upper end of the tank or from below by way of a screw mounting.