| SEPARATOR TYPES | AREAS COVERED | TYPICAL CHALLENGES |
| Test Separators | Inlet Distributors |
Multiphase feed |
| Production Separators | Sand Removal Systems |
Foaming crude |
| Liquid/Liquid Coalescers | Coalescer Pack Designs |
Emulsions |
| Slug Catchers | Demister Sizing |
Incoming solids or sand |
| Cyclone Separators | FPSO Modeling |
Waxes |
| KO & FWKO Drums | Performance Prediction |
Paraffin & Asphalt |
| Flare Drums | CFD Studies |
Heavy oil |
| Compressor Scrubbers | Debottlenecking |
High viscosity |
|
Pipeline Scrubbers |
Audits & Verification |
Light condensate |
| Low surface tension | ||
| Small footprint / weight | ||
| Small droplet sizes | ||
| Low carryover specification |
| HOW WE MEET THE CHALLENGES |
|
After initially simulating the operating cases using standard separator design methods we then carry out a series of incremental designs drawing upon a range of internals options to evaluate the performance improvements, finally optimizing the overall vessel and nozzle sizing to deliver the most cost-effective design to match target performance.
This expertise is also available to check or verify third party vessel sizing and performance claims |