Pipe separator with improved separation
US7490671B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6658
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pipe separator is for separation of fluids, for example separation of oil, gas and water in connection with extraction and production of oil and gas from formations under a sea bed. The pipe separator comprises an extended, tubular separator body having a diameter at inlet and outlet ends that is mainly equal to or slightly greater than a diameter of a transport pipe to which the separator body is connected. A cyclone is arranged upstream of the separator body for separation of any gas present. An electrostatic coalescer is incorporated in and constitutes an integrated part of the separator body.
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