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Multiphase Rotary Separators

This document discusses a new compact multiphase separation technology called the Rotary Separator Turbine. The technology aims to minimize the size and weight of deepwater production systems by integrating separation, processing, and power generation into a single compact unit. It works by using centrifugal forces inside a rotating drum to efficiently separate oil, gas, and water phases in as little as 60 minutes, which is more compact than conventional gravity separators. The Rotary Separator Turbine has been implemented in systems for separating oil-dominated, gas-dominated, and scrubbing phases. It reduces the size of production equipment by 25% and also recovers power from the separation process.

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Multiphase Rotary Separators

This document discusses a new compact multiphase separation technology called the Rotary Separator Turbine. The technology aims to minimize the size and weight of deepwater production systems by integrating separation, processing, and power generation into a single compact unit. It works by using centrifugal forces inside a rotating drum to efficiently separate oil, gas, and water phases in as little as 60 minutes, which is more compact than conventional gravity separators. The Rotary Separator Turbine has been implemented in systems for separating oil-dominated, gas-dominated, and scrubbing phases. It reduces the size of production equipment by 25% and also recovers power from the separation process.

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A Potential Step-change

Technology for Compact Topsides


in Deepwater Developments

Multiphase Power & Processing Technologies, LLC


- A Dresser-Rand / Aker Kvaerner Company
Compact Separation
Deepwater, floating, and subsea systems
Minimize size and weight for installation
(deployment, support, and intervention)
Motion insensitive, reduce chemical
consumption, and Zero Emissions
Go Beyond the Big Tank
Advanced vessel internals, cyclone
separators (static), centrifuges, or chemicals
Technology Overview
Conventional vs. Rotary Separator Turbine Concepts

Gas

Optional
Pump

High pressure Conventional


two-phase or Liquid
Gravity Separator
flashing
liquid streams Gas

Power
out
Liquid
Multiphase Rotary (can be
pressurized)
Separator Turbine
Rotary Separation Turbine Technology Solutions

Oil Dominated Systems Gas Dominated Systems


Tri-Phase Bi-phase IRIS
Rotary Separator Turbine Rotary Separator Turbine Inline Rotary Scrubber

..at Marathons Ewing Bank 873 platform ..at Shells Ram-Powell platform ..at Hardman Resources Woodada gas plant
01/15/2000

Compact Train
Development
WSPR
One or Two step Power
Processing Recovery
<29 ppm oil in water Unit
0.5% BS&W
99.99% gas separation
Multiphase
Rotary Separator Turbine Technology
Compact / 2 and 3-phase separator / gas
scrubber / pressure driven / rotary device /
high g separation / power generation
Inlet nozzle separation drum liquid
scoop gas blades output shaft
25% size & weight / turbomachinery design /
efficient (=60 minute residence time) /
motion insensitive

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