Separator (oil Production) - Primary Functions of Oil and Gas Separators

Primary Functions of Oil and Gas Separators

Separation of oil from gas may begin as the fluid flows through the producing formation into the well bore and may progressively increase through the tubing, flow lines, and surface handling equipment. Under certain conditions, the fluid may be completely separated into liquid and gas before it reaches the oil and gas separator. In such cases, the separator vessel affords only an “enlargement” to permit gas to ascend to one outlet and liquid to descend to another.

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