Method and apparatus for separating the components of a wellstre

Details Method and apparatus for separating the components of a wellstre Method and apparatus for separating the components of a wellstre

1984-12-10

1986-12-02

Jenkins, Robert W.

Imperforate bowl: centrifugal separators

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494 44, B01D 2126

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046262377

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a centrifuge method and apparatus for separating the components of a stream, particularly a wellstream. Centrifugal force is used to separate solid and liquid components from gaseous components, and the combined action of centrifugal force and countercurrent flow is used to separate a first liquid, such as crude oil, from a second liquid, such as water. In addition, the combined action of centrifugal force and countercurrent flow can be used to separate a heavy gas, such as carbon dioxide, from a light gas, such as hydrocarbon gas.

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"The Gas Centrifuge", Olander, Scientific American, Aug. 1978, pp. 37-43.

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