Separator with vessel-length phase separation sections
Abstract
Abstract A separator for oil-continuous emulsions containing gas and dispersed water phases. A closed horizontally-elongated vessel is divided into side-by-side inlet and outlet chambers by a vertical non-pressure baffle extending longitudinally within the vessel. Gas and water separation zones extend above and below the inlet and outlet chambers. Emulsion flows through the inlet chamber past a heater which promotes an initial separation of gas and water. Heated emulsion moves from the inlet chamber in a flow passage to a water sealed distributor which provides substantially uniform emulsion flows into the horizontal extent of the outlet chamber. Electrodes provide an electrical field for resolving the emulsion within the outlet chamber. An oil outlet removes the oil phase from the vessel on the side of the electric field opposite the distributor. Gas and water outlets remove these separated phases from the separation zones. The vessel-length separation sections need only gas and water level controllers to maintain all interfaces within the treater.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest A Cole Jr
- 👤 Frederick D Watson
- 👤 Weldon D Mayse
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-03-14 | 1975-09-13 | 1976-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-14 | 1979-09-13 | 1980-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-14 | 1983-09-13 | 1984-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |