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Vertical Separator - High Pressure, Pneumatic, 3-Phase

In a vertical three-phase separator, flow enters the vessel thru an inlet as and is immediately met by an inlet diverter. This impact begins the separation process. the emulsion separates and the oil starts forming a layer (or “pad”) above the water. a level controller, which operates the oil dump valve, controls its level.

An interface level controller also senses the height of the oil-water interface. This controller signals another dump valve to release as much water from the vessel as is needed to maintain the oil-water interface. Gas rises to the top of the separator. It flows up through a mist extractor and exits through to a back pressure valve, which maintains constant vessel pressure.

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Valves /

High Pressure Control Valves

Valves / High Pressure Control Valves /

High Pressure Back Pressure Package

Controllers / Float Operated Controllers /

Pneumatic Level Switch

Controllers / Float Operated Controllers /

Pneumatic Level Controller

Valves / High Pressure Control Valves /

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