For the natural gas industry, gas separators are important pieces of equipment. They separate the mixtures of non homogeneous such as water, oil, and petroleum. There are two basic types of separators that are used in the petroleum industry – vertical separators and horizontal separators. Vertical separators are designed for intermediate oil and gas flow stream ratios.
Horizontal separators are designed to perform in flow streams with high oil and gas ratios.

Advantages of Vertical Gas Separators

Each separator has its own unique advantages. The benefits of a vertical gas separator are provided here.

• Sound Construction: High grade stainless steel is utilized to manufacture the internal elements of the separator. This provides enhanced strength and durability. It also provides immense resistance to corrosion. The vessel as well as couplings, flanges, and nozzles are constructed using high quality carbon steel. Manufacturers can also provide the vessel in various alloys based on the requirements of the application. 
• Use of Gravity in Separation Process: Vertical gas separators use gravity as part of the separation process. When the well stream enters the separator, its momentum causes the stream to spin within the vessel. The vertical position of the separator causes the liquid to drop to the bottom. The separator has enough chamber space to segregate the liquid from other contaminants. 
• Control of Level Flow: The vertical position and shape of the separator ensures that any changes in the liquid level are minimal. This allows the separator to control the level flow and any fluctuations that may occur. The separator is also designed to ensure that any changes in the level flow will not cause any problems to the overall gas flow stream or increase the mist content within the separator. 
• Range of Capabilities: Vertical gas separators have the capability to handle different types of liquids such as crude oil, petroleum, and natural gas. They can also separate contaminants that are not easy to get rid of such as mud and sludge. With vertical separators, oil and gas plants will find less instances of re-entrainment. 

Vertical separators are designed to provide exacting solutions that can support the oil and gas industry.