Three Phase Separator Sizing
Three Phase Vertical Separators Sizing
As with vertical two-phase separators, a minimum diameter must be maintained to assure adequate gas capacity. In addition, vertical threephase separators must maintain a minimum diameter to allow the 500 micron water droplets to settle. The height of the three-phase separator is determined from retention time considerations.
Gas Capacity
The gas capacity constraints provide the following formula
Settling
The [...]
Three Phase Horizontal Separator Sizing
For sizing a horizontal three-phase separator it is necessary to specify a vessel diameter and a seam-to-seam vessel length. The gas capacity and retention time considerations establish certain acceptable combinations of diameter and length. The need to settle 500-micron water droplets
from the oil establishes a maximum diameter.
Gas Capacity
The gas capacity constraints provide the following formula,
Retention [...]
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