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    The document describes a horizontal separator used to separate gas, oil, and water. It details how the separator works by controlling inlet momentum, demisting vapor, retaining liquid, and controlling liquid outlets. It also discusses performance and applications of horizontal separators.

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    The document describes a horizontal separator used to separate gas, oil, and water. It details how the separator works by controlling inlet momentum, demisting vapor, retaining liquid, and controlling liquid outlets. It also discusses performance and applications of horizontal separators.

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    NATCO Horizontal Longitudinal Flow (HLF) Separator

    Horizontal separators are configured to meet your production needs

    W EL L S I T E

    W E LL SI T E

    M I D S TRE A M

    Camerons NATCO HLF separator is one of the most


    popular and versatile separators in the industry. Designed
    with a wide range of internals specific to each application,
    it is suitable for a full range of gas/oil ratios, pressures and
    flow rates. The horizontal design offers the advantage of
    large gas/liquid and oil/water interfacial areas to speed the
    separation process.

    How It Works
    Like all separators, the HLF must perform four distinct
    functions inlet momentum control, vapor demisting,
    liquid retention and liquid outlet control.

    NATCO standard HLF separator

    Typically, the inlet is on one end of the horizontal separator


    and the gas and liquid outlets are on the opposite end. As
    fluid enters, bulk separation occurs at the inlet device. The
    phases separate within the liquid retention section and
    flow to their respective outlets. Demisting and coalescing
    devices assist in the phase separation, and vortex breakers
    prevent the re-entrainment of phases.

    Inlet Momentum Control


    In the horizontal separator, several alternatives are
    available for controlling inlet momentum. NATCO splash
    plates, dished heads and the PORTA-TEST REVOLUTION
    are available. The inlet device controls the inlet momentum
    by redirecting the inlet stream and dissipating the
    energy of the inlet fluid. Additionally, the PORTA-TEST
    REVOLUTION utilizes the energy of the incoming fluid to
    eliminate foam.

    Typical production separator

    Vapor Demisting
    There are several options available for vapor demisting.
    Wire mesh, serpentine vanes and NATCO PERFORMAX all
    are viable alternatives for removing liquid droplets from
    the flowing gas stream. PERFORMAX and serpentine vanes
    normally are installed vertically (perpendicular to flow)
    in the gas phase across the vessel diameter. The tortuous
    flow path of the devices creates an inertial separation
    mechanism. Wire mesh utilized in a separator can be
    installed in a horizontal position at the gas outlet for final
    cleanup. Wire mesh relies on droplet impingement and
    coalescence as the separation mechanism.

    MIDSTREAM

    Cup (dished head) and shelf inlet diverter

    PORTA-TEST REVOLUTION
    Data Sheet | AD01135P

    Liquid Retention

    Performance

    In three-phase designs, oil and water


    separate in the liquid retention
    section. PERFORMAX elements are
    typically utilized to speed the liquid/
    liquid coalescing process. Sizing of
    the liquid section normally is based
    on retention time. The retention
    time required is heavily influenced by
    the crude oil gravity, the operating
    temperature and the required outlet
    bottom solids and water (BS&W).
    Sand jet systems also can be added
    in this section to allow sand removal
    from the vessel during operation.

    Horizontal separator performance is


    determined by the characteristics of
    the fluid being separated, the size of
    the vessel and the type of internals
    installed. In general, liquid carryover
    in the effluent gas stream will not
    exceed 0.1 gal of particles larger
    than 10 /MMcf of gas if serpentine
    vanes are utilized for gas demisting.
    Performance is enhanced if wire
    mesh is used. To enhance oil/water
    separation in three-phase separators,
    PORTA-TEST REVOLUTION internals,
    perforated baffles and PERFORMAX
    coalescing sections can all be added.
    BS&W content in the outlet oil stream
    can be reduced significantly with the
    inclusion of one or a combination of
    these items.

    Liquid Outlet Control


    The purpose of the outlet control
    section is to prevent re-entrainment
    of the separated phases. Several
    alternative configurations are available
    for three-phase outlets bucket
    and weir, bucket and riser, fixed
    weir, spillover weir and standpipe.
    Cameron can recommend the proper
    configuration for your application.
    Liquid and gas outlet vortex breakers
    also are typically included in this
    section. Camerons vortex breaker
    designs and placement focus on
    preventing vortexes from occurring.

    Three-phase separator (fixed weir)

    PERFORMAX and serpentine vane

    Three-phase separator (spillover weir)

    Bucket and riser

    Three-phase bucket and weir

    Applications
    Because of their versatility, horizontal
    separators are used as production
    separators, test separators, gas
    scrubbers, wellhead separators,
    slug catchers, freewater knockouts,
    degassing drums, flare scrubbers, inlet
    separators and floating production
    separators.

    L O C AT I O N S
    United States of America
    11210 Equity Dr., Suite 100
    Houston, TX 77041
    USA
    Tel 713.849.7500

    Marcellus/Utica
    Laceyville 570.869.3104
    Nitro 304.755.9400
    Midcontinent
    Oklahoma City 405.677.8827

    Rockies
    Casper 307.234.7183
    Bloomfield 505.634.1400
    Grand Junction 970.243.3600
    Vernal 435.789.1796
    Williston 701.774.5500

    www.c-a-m.com
    2013 Cameron | NATCO, PERFORMAX, PORTA-TEST and REVOLUTION are registered trademarks of Cameron | 10/13 AD01135P

    Texas
    Caldwell 979.272.7101
    Corpus Christi 361.289.0488
    Godley 817.389.2676
    Longview 903.759.2738
    Odessa 432.530.3600

    Canada
    Leduc 780.986.9803

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