Chapter 9: Separators
| 9.1 | Introduction | 3 |
| 9.1.1 | Related important references | 3 |
| 9.2 | Design Codes | 3 |
| 9.3 | Design Practices | 3 |
| 9.3.1 | Vessel Sizing Criteria | 3 |
| 9.3.2 | Maximum Allowable Vapour Velocity for Vapour-Liquid Separation | 6 |
| 9.3.3 | Mist Eliminators | 10 |
| 9.3.3.1 | Vane-Type Mist Extractors | 20 |
| 9.3.3.2 | Cyclones | 23 |
| 9.3.3.3 | Coalescers and Fiber Beds | 26 |
| 9.3.3.4 | Mesh Blanket locations | 29 |
| 9.3.4 | Liquid Holdup and Surge Times in Separators | 29 |
| 9.3.4.1 | Surge Drums | 30 |
| 9.3.5 | Comparison between Vertical and Horizontal Vapor-Liquid Separators | 32 |
| 9.3.6 | Liquid-Liquid Separation | 33 |
| 9.3.7 | Vessel Configurations and Sizing Methodology | 34 |
| 9.3.7.1 | Vertical Separator Vessels | 34 |
| 9.3.7.2 | Horizontal Separators | 41 |
| 9.3.7.3 | Water – Hydrocarbon Emulsions | 47 |
| 9.4 | Process Datasheet Preparation | 48 |
| 9.4.1 | Choosing Vessel Orientation | 48 |
| 9.4.2 | Optimizing Vessel Size | 48 |
| 9.4.3 | Nozzle Location and Sizing | 49 |
| 9.4.4 | Design Pressure, Temperature and Minimum Design Temperature (MDT) | 50 |
| 9.4.5 | Vessel Support | 51 |
| 9.4.6 | Additional Clarifying Information | 51 |
| 9.5 | Process Calculations | 52 |
| 9.6 | Functions of Circular Segments | 85 |
| 9.7 | References | 91 |
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