SLUG CATCHER

TECHNICAL BULLETIN

The scope of the slug catcher is the separation of a two-phase flow. The two-phase stream flow from the pipeline enters the slug catcher section at about 11.5 m elevation from ground. The last part of the pipeline is also flanged pieces of pipe slightly sloped downward to permit the liquid to accumulate and be separated. When the flow comes to the separator inlet, the first separation occurs between the gas that flows in the separator and the liquids that goes straight to the end section of the pipeline where it is discharged by a level control valve. The gas phase flows through the separator and the demisters where the remaining entrained liquids are separated to the bottom of the vessel and returned into the pipeline section (liquid section). Any excess gas retained in the liquid section is returned to the separator with the equalizer line.

The demister space can be divided into multi equivalent sections with separate gas outlets and washing devices. If salt or pipeline solids plug the demisters, it is possible to wash one section at a time, while the other sections continue to work. If the amount of liquid phase increases, it is possible to add a flanged piece of pipe at the end of the pipeline to accommodate the unexpected flow increase. To sum up the main features of our proprietary slug catcher are the following: If the liquid flow increases it is possible to handle the unexpected liquid stream simply by adding flanged pieces of pipe as needed; The plugging of the demister will not stop the operation.
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Tozzi Sud S.p.A.

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