SEPARATOR OPERATING TEMPERATURE
SEPARATOR OPERATING TEMPERATURE
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Dear Members,
I am setting up a model on a flow station configurationg with 3 separators viz: HP, MP and Atmospheric separators.
i know that the operating pressures of each vessel is set by considering the Oil recovery and the Horsepower of the Associated Gas compressors, whichever is more conservative.
my question is what criteria should i use in fixing the operating temperatures of these vessels(excluding Atmospheric separator which is obviously ambient).
I am using PRO/II, a process simulation software.
thanks
I am setting up a model on a flow station configurationg with 3 separators viz: HP, MP and Atmospheric separators.
i know that the operating pressures of each vessel is set by considering the Oil recovery and the Horsepower of the Associated Gas compressors, whichever is more conservative.
my question is what criteria should i use in fixing the operating temperatures of these vessels(excluding Atmospheric separator which is obviously ambient).
I am using PRO/II, a process simulation software.
thanks
Buchi





RE: SEPARATOR OPERATING TEMPERATURE
This must be available from the design basis for the upstream system.
There's normally no temperature regulating devices between the wellheads and the separators, except when temperatures are very high which may necessitate a wellhead cooler. You should know also if this is the case.
Regards
Mogens
RE: SEPARATOR OPERATING TEMPERATURE
RE: SEPARATOR OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Set up a "base case" and study what happens when you change T and P for each stage. Important parameters are:
- Gas and oil spec (usually these MUST be met and cant be negotiated)
- Recycle stream (keep 'em small = lower compressor duty and size and smaller KO drums)
- Heat/energy consumption
Best Regards
Morten