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4 main sections
1.
INLET DIVERTER
2.
Secondary section
MIST EXTRACTOR
4.
GRAVITY SETTLING
3.
Primary section
Coalescing section
Gas outlet
LIQUID COLLECTION
Sump section
Liquid outlet under level control to evacuate liquid
Source: International Training &
Development, M. Stewart
4 main principles
1.
MOMENTUM
2.
GRAVITY
3.
COALESCING
4.
EQUILIBRIUM
TWO-PHASE (GAS-LIQUID)
SEPARATION
Main types
HORIZONTAL separator
VERTICAL separator
SCRUBBERS
Horizontal - advantages
Vertical - advantages
Scrubbers
of compressors
Downstream of coolers (liquids can condense)
Upstream of dehydration equipment
Upstream of a vent of flare outlet
Source: International Training &
Development, M. Stewart
Horizontal or vertical?
Horizontal
most
Vertical
Most
Vertical scrubber
Very
THREE-PHASE (OIL-WATER)
SEPARATION
Bucketandweir design
Disadvantage