The three-phase test separator is a device used to separate the liquid, gas, and solid components in natural gas. Its internal structure usually varies based on the properties of the medium, on-site conditions, and customer requirements. Our company's three-phase test separator generally includes: Inlet Diverter (baffle or mesh demister), Corrugated Plate Pack, Weir Plate, Mist Extractor, etc.

The internal operation of the oil-gas-water three-phase separator is a complex process, where each part has its specific function. The common internal components and their functions are as follows:

Inlet: A mixture of natural gas, liquid (usually water and oil), and possible solid particles enters the separator through the inlet.

Inlet Diverter: Guides the fluid and slows down its velocity to reduce the speed difference between liquid and gas, providing conditions for subsequent separation.

Mesh Demister: Fluid passes through the mesh demister, where foam or tiny liquid droplets are captured and removed to prevent them from flowing out with the gas.

Corrugated Plate Pack: Fluid enters the corrugated plate pack area, where the corrugated structure extends the time that the liquid stays in the separator, promoting better separation of oil and water.

Weir Plate: Installed at the end of the separator, the weir plate controls and adjusts the liquid level during the liquid discharge process. It ensures orderly liquid discharge, preventing gas from carrying liquid out of the liquid outlet. By adjusting the liquid level, it enhances the effectiveness of gas-liquid separation, improving the performance of the separator.

Mist Extractor: In the gas channel, the mist extractor is used to further remove tiny liquid droplets from the gas, ensuring that the gas meets humidity requirements and reducing the likelihood of liquid carryover.

Gas Outlet: After the above steps, the gas portion of the separated natural gas flows out from the gas outlet for further processing or transportation.

Oil Outlet: After passing through the overflow baffle, oil leaves the liquid collection area through the oil outlet, eventually flowing out of the separator.

Water Outlet: Water, sinking in the liquid space, exits the separator through the drainage outlet, achieving oil-water separation.

In some separator designs, the inlet diverter may directly use a mesh demister to capture and remove foam or tiny liquid droplets. The corrugated plate pack extends the time that the liquid stays in the separator, contributing to improved separation efficiency.

In summary, the internal structure of each manufacturer's three-phase test separator may not be the same, as the design depends on various factors, including application requirements, composition of well fluids, processing capacity, and operating conditions. The design engineers at Rudy Petrochemical will create the most reasonable design and technical solutions based on the basic parameters provided by the user. We continually strive for technological updates, optimizing equipment materials, processes, and structures to enhance efficiency and performance.