Optimization of Two-Phase and Three-Phase Separator Designs

Abstract

Abstract Mechanical constraints and non-linear fluid dynamics are factors that determine the design of the primary separator units in an oilfield. This study comprehensively outlined the design procedures of a two-phase and three-phase separators focusing on the challenges encountered during separator designs. The designs were calculatively altered after which the results were simulated using the Aspen Hysys software. Theories and relationships of existing separator designs were also employed in the optimization of the model. They comprised of declarative set of equations which are not dependent on the method of solution thereby making modifications easier and assumptions clearer in the context of horizontal separator, the models were outlined and illustrated.