Slug suppressor apparatus and crude oil stabilization assembly and process therefor
US8864881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D19/0063
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A slug suppressor apparatus comprising an inlet separator capable of gas-liquid separation of full well stream fluid and expanded inclined liquid pipe for dampening slugs. The inlet separator has an inlet for receiving the full well stream fluid, a separated gas outlet in its upper section, and a separated liquid outlet in its lower section. The separated gas outlet and the separated outlet are operationally connected to a gas bypass line and the expanded inclined liquid pipe respectively. The expanded inclined liquid pipe has means for dampening liquid slugs and is connectable to a 3-Phase separator.
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