Hi all,
I am working on sizing of a 3-phase production separator. The incoming fluid is Gas/HC Condensate/ Water. Following are the details;
Flow rate (Gas/Condensate/Water)= 10 MMSCFD/800 BPD/800 BPD
Operating Pressure (Min./Max.) = 250 psig/1000 psig
Operating Temperature (Min./Max.)= 70 deg. F/ 120 deg. F
HC Condensate specific gravity@ 60 deg. F = 0.76
Water specific gravity@ 60 deg. F = 1.03
Gas density = 2.693 lb/ft3
i need to know the requirement of plate pack in this separator. As per shell DEP, three-phase settlers with plate packs are recommended for efficient separation of primary L/L dispersion and a relatively small gas flow rate.
Can somebody advise me the thumb rule or benchmark for application of plate packs.
What does 'relatively small flow rate' means actually?
Any criteria for the specific gravity of two liquids?
I will appreciate any help.