Multiphase separation system
US9371724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/36
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for separation of liquids and gases within a multiphase fluid are provided herein. The method includes flowing a multiphase fluid into a number of divisions within a multiphase separation system, wherein the divisions are configured to lower a velocity of the multiphase fluid. The method also includes separating the multiphase fluid among a number of lower pipes and a number of upper pipes, wherein each lower pipe includes an expansion zone configured to lower a pressure within the lower pipe to allow entrained liquids to drain from a corresponding upper pipe via a downcomer.
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