DEVICE FOR PRELIMINARY DISCHARGE OF WATER IN OIL COLLECTION SYSTEM Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: oil production industry. SUBSTANCE: this is used in oil, water, and gas collection system. Device is made up of small-size settler in the form of structure with large-diameter pipes having horizontal and vertical sections. Also provided is liquid flow divider which divides flow into equal parts for settlers which operate in parallel. Hydraulic seal reliably prevents getting of oil into water discharge line, and buffer vessel with level indicator and signaller prevents discharge of gas into water discharge line. Device improves operational reliability, reduces cost of manufacture, erection and operation. EFFECT: high efficiency. 1 dwg