Vertical 2 Phase Separators

Exterran’s vertical separators are the inlet deflector, between the

used to separate the liquid and gas liquid accumulation section and
in the stream. Exterran offers a the mist extractor, and is called the
wide selection of Pre-Design Quality secondary separation section. In
Vertical separators for separation this section the velocity of the gas
of bulk gas and liquids from fluid and liquid is reduced because of
streams. Standard vessel sizes the increased cross-sectional area.
begin at 12 ¾” and extend up to This allows the liquid particles
60” and are able to handle gas to begin falling toward the liquid
capacities up to 220 MMSCFD and accumulation section as a result
liquid capacities up to 4100 BPD. of gravitational force on the mass
How It Works of the liquid particle. In the third
All separators have at least three section, most of the liquid particles
and usually four sections comprising that have not dropped out of the
the separation process. The first gas stream are usually removed by
section of the separation process the use of a mist extractor which
is the portion of the vessel around causes the liquid to coalesce. The
the inlet where the energy of the last section is the area where the
entering well-stream is dissipated. collected liquid from the primary
This section is used to make the separation section, the secondary
initial separation of liquid from gas separation section and the mist
using deflectors or impingement extractor can be held for a short
baffles. The bulk of the liquid period of time and then sent to
is then diverted to the liquid storage. The liquid retention time
accumulation section. The larger is designed to be one minute for
quantities of liquid and large liquid two phase (i.e., liquid and gas)
drops immediately start falling as separation which allows time for
a result of gravitational force. The the natural gas to break out of the
next section is immediately beyond accumulated liquid.
 Other Information for Vertical 2 Phase Separators
High Pressure Vertical 2-Phase Separators (1440 psig MAWP)
Gas Capacity at Flowing Pressure (mmscfd) Liquid
Part
Size of Vessel Capacity
Number 400 psig 600 psig 800 psig 1000 psig 1200 psig 1400 psig
(BPD)
485612020 12 3/4" x 5'0" 2 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.3 306
485616020 16" x 5'0" 3.2 3.8 4.3 4.7 5 5.3 350
485716015 16" x 7'6" 2.5 3.4 4.3 4.7 5 5.3 690
485620040 20" x 7'6" 2.8 3.8 4.7 5.5 6.3 7 500
485620030 20" x 7'6" 6.7 8 9.1 9.9 10.6 11.2 1274
485624030 24" x 7'6" 7.3 8.5 9.6 10.5 11.3 11.9 950
485624040 24" x 10'0" 7.3 8.5 9.6 10.5 11.3 11.9 950
485930010 30" x 10'0" 11.2 13.4 15.1 16.5 17.6 18.6 2642
485736010 36" x 10'0" 12.4 16.6 20.3 23.8 25.5 26.9 2000
485642050 42" x 10'0" 26.3 31.4 35.4 38.7 41.4 43.8 4100
485648100 48" x 10'0" 39.2 46.8 52.7 57.6 61.7 65.2 4100
486354100 54" x 10'0" 90.6 108 121.6 132.9 142.4 150.5 4100
486360100 60" x 10'0" 131.9 157.2 177.1 193.5 207.3 219.2 4100
The listed capacites are based on natural gas with 0.65 S.G at 90 degrees F. Contact Exterran Engineering for applications with different conditions.

Low Pressure Vertical 2-Phase Separators (125 psig MAWP) Standard Control Package
Gas Capacity (mmscfd) at Liquid
Part • Pressure Relief Valve
Size of Vessel Flowing Pressure Capacity
Number • Sight Glass
(BPD) • Level Gauge with Gauge Cock
50 psig 100 psig
486024020 24" x 7'6" 0.47 0.8 884 • Liquid Level Controller
• Pressure Indicator
486030020 30" x 10'0" 0.71 1.24 3485
• Temperature Indicator Connection
486036010 36" x 10'0" 1.43 2.49 4100 • Instrument Gas Supply Drip Pot
Separator Options • Instrument Gas Header
Separator Features
• Pressure Safety Valve
• API 14C Rated • Large Inventory of New Vessels • High Pressure Regulator
• Skid mounted with Drain Pan • Quick Delivery • Low Pressure Regulator
• Flanged Connections • Lifting Lugs for Safe Handling • Optional Concrete Blocks
• High and Low Level Controls • Proven Performance • Optional Carbide Trim
• Manway
• Full Sour Gas Trim
• Installation
Submit info to your Exterran Rep or PEQ.Proposals@exterran.com for sizing.
Gas Flow Rate, MMSCFD: @ PSIG @ ºF SP.GR.
Oil Flow Rate, BPD: SP.GR. APIº
Water Flow Rate, BPD: SP.GR. MAWP
Sour Gas: Yes No
Corporate Offices CO2:
H2S:
Mole%
PPM
16666 Northchase Drive Vessel Orientation: Vertical Horizontal
Phase: 3 Phase 2 Phase
Houston, TX 77060 Skid Mounted:
281.836.7000 Assembly:
Paint Standard: Yes No
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 Horizontal 2 Phase Separators
Exterran offers a wide selection of Pre-Design
Quality (PDQ) Horizontal Two Phase Separators
for efficient separation. Horizontal separators
are designed ideally for situations where a fluid-
stream has a high gas-oil ratio, constant flow and
small liquid surge characteristics. Vessel diameters
range from 24” to 60” in low pressure applications
to 16” to 48” in high pressure applications. The
flow capacity can range, within those limits, up to 108
MMscfd. Horizontal separators are able to handle higher
gas velocities while still maintaining the same degree of separation
as vertical separators. This type of separator also has a much greater gas-liquid interface area than other
types which aids in the release of solution gas and reduction of foam.

How It Works
All separators have at least three and usually four sections comprising the separation process.
The first section is the primary separation section and is the portion of the vessel around the inlet where the
energy of the entering well-stream is dissipated by deflectors or impingement baffles. The larger quantities
of liquid and large liquid drops immediately start falling as a result of the gravitational force.
The next section is the area of the separator immediately beyond the inlet deflector, before the mist extractor;
it is called the secondary separation section. In this section the velocity of the gas and liquid is reduced
because of the increased cross-sectional area, allowing liquid particles to begin falling toward the bottom
of the vessel as a result of gravitational force. In the third section, most of the liquid particles which do not
drop out of the gas stream in the secondary separation section can usually be removed from the gas stream
by use of a mist extractor. The last section is the area
where the collected liquid from previous separation
can be held for a short period of time and then sent
to storage. The liquid retention time is normally one
minute for two phase (i.e., liquid-gas) separation
and allows time for the solution to break out of the
accumulated liquid.
 Other Information for Horizontal 2 Phase Separators
High Pressure Horizontal 2 Phase Separators (1440 psig MAWP)
Part Gas Capacity at Flowing Pressure (mmscfd) Liquid
Number Size of Vessel
400 psig 600 psig 800 psig 1000 psig 1200 psig 1400 psig Capacity
485816007 16" OD x 7'6" 4.6 5.8 6.6 7.5 8.2 8.9 650
485820020 20" OD x 7'6" 7 8.7 10 11.3 12.4 13.4 970
486324030 24" OD x 10'0" 12.1 15.1 17.3 19.6 21.6 23.4 1950
481530015 30" OD x 10'0" 19.1 23.8 27.3 30.9 34 36.8 3120
485836100 36" OD x 10'0" 27 33.6 38.7 43.7 48.1 52.5 4410
485842100 42" OD x 15'0" 45.1 56 64.5 72.8 80.2 87.5 9050
485848105 48" OD x 15'0" 56.3 69.9 80.6 91 100 108.7 11900
The listed capacites are based on natural gas with 0.65 S. G. at 90 degrees F. Contact Exterran Engineering for applications with different conditions.

Low Pressure Horizontal 2 Phase Separators (125 psig MAwp)

Gas Capacity (mmscfd) at
Flowing Pressure Liquid
Size of Vessel Capacity
50 psig 100 psig
24" OD x 7'6" 3.4 4.6 1125
24" OD x 10'0" 4.3 5.8 2250
30" OD x 10'0" 6.8 9.2 3550
36" OD x 10'0" 9.7 13.2 5120
42" OD x 10'0" 13.3 18 7000
48" OD x 10'0" 17.4 23.5 9200
54" ID x 10'0" 22.4 30.2 11700
60" ID x 10'0" 32.1 43.4 14500

Standard Control Package Separator Options Separator Features

• Pressure Relief Valve • API 14C Rated • Large Inventory of New Vessels
• Sight Glass/Level Gauges with Gauge Cock • Skid mounted with Drain Pan • Quick Delivery
• Liquid Level Controller • Flanged Connections • Lifting Lugs for Safe Handling
• Pressure Indicator • High and Low Level Controls • Proven Performance
• Temperature Indicator Connection • Manway
• Instrument Gas Supply Drip Pot • Full installation
• Instrument Gas Header • Carbide Trim
• Pressure Safety Valve • Concrete Blocks
• High Pressure Regulator
• Low Pressure Regulator

Submit info to your Exterran Rep or PEQ.Proposals@exterran.com for sizing.

Gas Flow Rate, MMSCFD: @ PSIG @ ºF SP.GR.
Oil Flow Rate, BPD: SP.GR. APIº
Water Flow Rate, BPD: SP.GR. MAWP
Sour Gas: Yes No
CO2: Mole%
H2S: PPM
Corporate Offices Vessel Orientation: Vertical Horizontal
16666 Northchase Drive Phase: 3 Phase 2 Phase
Houston, TX 77060 Skid Mounted:
Assembly:
281.836.7000 Paint Standard: Yes No
www.exterran.com
ExCat-2PHSep-06.30.10