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…
The way in which the process temperature is controlled varies. In a heater, a temperature controller measures the process temperature and signals a fuel valve…
As more stages are added to the process there is less and less incremental liquid recovery. The diminishing income for adding a stage must more…
For most multi-well situations horizontal treaters are normally required. Figure 6-10 shows a typical design of a horizontal treater. Flow enters the front section of…
Equipment manufacturers have modified the CPI configuration for horizontal water flow perpendicular to the axis of the corrugations in the plates as shown in Figure…
The process of coalescence in oil treating systems is time dependent. In dispersions of two immiscible liquids, immediate coalescence seldom occurs when two droplets collide.…
The droplet diameter is the most important single parameter to control to aid in water settling since this term is squared in the settling equation.…
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…
In the past, it was common to direct the water to be treated through a bed of excelsior or another similar medium, as shown in…
There are usually two naphtha cuts produced from most crude. These are: Light naphtha (sometimes called light gasoline) Heavy naphtha. Both these streams are the…