TUBULAR PHASE SEPARATOR Russian patent published in 2009 - IPC B01D17/02 

FIELD: engines and pumps.

SUBSTANCE: tubular casing accommodates lengthwise flute-like partition arranged at the angle of 3 to 5 degrees to horizon, right above the casing axis. Grate designed to destruct water-oil emulsion globules is attached to aforesaid flute lower end face, at the angle exceeding that at which aforesaid grate is arranged relative to horizon. Branch pipe to intake gas-water-oil emulsion is arranged at upper part of pipe, above flute upper end face, the flute being fitted with clearance with respect to casing end face. Gas discharge branch pipe is locates above the level of the former branch pipe. Aforesaid branch pipes are separated by a baffle jointing the flute upper end face with pipe upper pipe. Pipe lower part accommodates branch pipe designed to take off dewatered oil and that to take off water located below the level of the former. Crosswise separating webs are arranged between aforesaid branch pipes. Casing comprises fluid level indicators.

EFFECT: higher efficiency of oil dewatering due to improved phase separation.

3 cl, 1 dwg