Monthly Archives: September 2015
Why There is a Huge Demand for Horizontal Separators for Oil and Gas Industry
Separators are specifically designed to remove oil, gas, and other impurities such as moisture content and solid particles present from well streams. They are broadly categorized into horizontal and vertical separators. The topic of discussion in this blog is horizontal separators, and their gaining popularity in the oil and gas industry.
When to Choose Horizontal Separators?
Select horizontal separators:
- In applications requiring separating larger volume of gases.
- Where there are height limitations to occupy vertical separators.
- In applications requiring efficient liquid-liquid separation.
- In applications requiring complete removal of entrained liquid droplets.
- In oil wells with high oil-gas ratios.
What are the Methods Used to Separate Gas from Oil
Oil and gas separators are used in several applications when extracting and purifying oil. Oil and gas is one of the main industries where these separators are used. They help in the purification process of oil, making it fit for consumption.
Methods Employed to Remove Gas from Oil
The following methods are normally used in the oil purification process, to remove gas from crude oil:
