A weir system separator is a device that separates a mixture of oil, water, and gas into its individual components. It is commonly used in…
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…
Shell-and-tube heat exchangers are cylindrical in shape, consisting of a bundle of parallel tubes surrounded by an outer casing (shell). Both the tube bundle and…
Hydrocarbon streams as produced at the wellhead are composed of a mixture of gas, liquid hydrocarbons, and sometimes free water. In most cases it is…
When thinking about emulsion stability, it may be helpful to realize that in a pure oil and pure water mixture, without an emulsifying agent, no…
The factor of proportionality in the previous equations is called the Moody friction factor and is determined from the Moody resistance diagram shown in Figure…
Nozzles should be sized according to pipe sizing criteria, such as those provided in API RP 14E. The outlet nozzle is generally the same size…
The purpose of the gas separation section of the vessel is to condition the gas for final polishing by the mist extractor. From field experience…
If the flow rate of the inlet stream is known in moles per day then the number of moles per day of gas flow can…
These units are designed to allow hydrates to form and to melt them with the heat of the incoming gas stream before they can plug…