Apparatus for separation of gas-liquid mixtures and promoting coalescence of liquids
US8337603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04C9/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided herein is a conditioning apparatus that includes a geometrical configuration having an inlet flow deceleration conduit and a cyclonic tube to effectuate both liquid-gas separation and droplet coalescence. The apparatus is typically positioned at the inlet of a separator vessel used for removing water and gas from extracted crude oil containing entrained water and gas. The apparatus promotes droplet coalescence and gas separation for mixed fluids flowing into an existing water and oil separation device.
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