scholarly journals Investigation on separation performance of vane-type gas-liquid tube separator

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Niu ◽  
Shuo Liu ◽  
Jing-Yu Xu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Electrical Resistance ◽  
Phase Distribution ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Multiphase Model ◽  
Electrical Resistance Tomography ◽  
Mixture Density ◽  
Liquid Separator

In this work, gas phase distribution characteristic and separation performance of a new vane-type gas-liquid separator were carefully investigated using electrical resistance tomography and numerical simulation. The diameter of the separator was 100 mm and the flow rate ranges from 12.0 to 23.0 m3/h. The gas flow rate ranges from 1.2 to 4.0 m3/h. In the experiment, electrical resistance tomography was applied to test section void fraction distribution. Coriolis mass flow meter was applied to obtain separation efficiency by testing separator exits mixture density. In the numerical simulation, full Eulerian multiphase model, together with RNG k-? turbulent model and dispersed phase zero equation models were applied. Results show that the vane-type gas-liquid separator's performance is influenced by gas core size. The separator performs well in all the cases, considering separation efficiency is over 85%, and achieves nearly 100% through adjustment of split ratio. All these findings are beneficial for vane-type gas-liquid separator design and optimization.

scholarly journals Investigation on influences of loose gas on gas-solid flows in a circulating fluidized bed (CFB) reactor using full-loop numerical simulation

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengju Huo ◽  
Xiaohong Li ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
Haiying Qi
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Circulating Fluidized Bed ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Circulation Rate ◽  
Solid Mass ◽  
Gas Flow Rate ◽  
Gas Leakage ◽  
Mass Circulation

AbstractThe influences of loose gas on gas-solid flows in a large-scale circulating fluidized bed (CFB) gasification reactor were investigated using full-loop numerical simulation. The two-fluid model was coupled with the QC-energy minimization in multi-scale theory (EMMS) gas-solid drag model to simulate the fluidization in the CFB reactor. Effects of the loose gas flow rate, Q, on the solid mass circulation rate and the cyclone separation efficiency were analyzed. The study found different effects depending on Q: First, the particles in the loop seal and the standpipe tended to become more densely packed with decreasing loose gas flow rate, leading to the reduction in the overall circulation rate. The minimum Q that can affect the solid mass circulation rate is about 2.5% of the fluidized gas flow rate. Second, the sealing gas capability of the particles is enhanced as the loose gas flow rate decreases, which reduces the gas leakage into the cyclones and improves their separation efficiency. The best loose gas flow rates are equal to 2.5% of the fluidized gas flow rate at the various supply positions. In addition, the cyclone separation efficiency is correlated with the gas leakage to predict the separation efficiency during industrial operation.

scholarly journals Influence of Vortex Finder Structure on Separation Performance of Double-Overflow Three-Product Hydrocyclones

Separations ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Yuekan Zhang ◽  
Jiangbo Ge ◽  
Lanyue Jiang ◽  
Hui Wang ◽  
Junru Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Insertion Depth ◽  
Flow Field Characteristics ◽  
Vortex Finder ◽  
Fine Classification

In view of the difficulty of traditional hydrocyclones to meet the requirements of fine classification, a double-overflow three-product (internal overflow, external overflow and underflow) hydrocyclone was designed in this study. Numerical simulation and experimental research methods were used to investigate the effects of double-overflow flow field characteristics and structural parameters (i.e., internal vortex finder diameter and insertion depth) on separation performance. The research results showed that the larger the diameter of the internal vortex finder, the greater the overflow yield and the larger the cut size. The finest internal overflow product can be obtained when the internal vortex finder is 30 mm longer than the external vortex finder. The separation efficiency is highest when the internal vortex finder is 30 mm shorter than the external vortex finder.

scholarly journals Feasibility Study on Downhole Gas–Liquid Separator Design and Experiment Based on the Phase Isolation Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (21) ◽  
pp. 10496
Author(s):  
Yuntong Yang ◽  
Zhaoyu Jiang ◽  
Lianfu Han ◽  
Wancun Liu ◽  
Xingbin Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Gas Phase ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Total Flow ◽  
Total Flow Rate ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Oil Gas ◽  
Liquid Separator

As oil exploitation enters its middle and late stages, formation pressure drops, and crude oil degases. In production profile logging, the presence of the gas phase will affect the initial oil–water two-phase flowmeter’s flow measurement results. In order to eliminate gas-phase interference and reduce measurement costs, we designed a downhole gas–liquid separator (DGLS) suitable for low flow, high water holdup, and high gas holdup. We based it on the phase isolation method. Using a combination of numerical simulation and fluid dynamic measurement experiments, we studied DGLS separation efficiency separately in the two cases of gas–water two-phase flow and oil–gas–water three-phase flow. Comparative analysis of the numerical simulation calculation and dynamic test results showed that: the VOF model constructed based on k−ε the equation is nearly identical to the dynamic test, and can be used to analyze DGLS separation efficiency; the numerical simulation results of the gas–water two-phase flow show that when the total flow rate is below 20 m3/d, the separation efficiency surpasses 90%. The oil–gas–water three-phase’s numerical simulation results show that the oil phase influences separation efficiency. When the total flow rate is 20 m3/d–50 m3/d and gas holdup is low, the DGLS’s separation efficiency can exceed 90%. Our experimental study on fluid dynamics measurement shows that the DGLS’s applicable range is when the gas mass is 0 m3/d~15 m3/d, and the water holdup range is 50%~100%. The research presented in this article can provide a theoretical basis for the development and design of DGLSs.

Experimental Study on the Droplet Separation Performance of PTFE Demister

2014 ◽  
Vol 644-650 ◽  
pp. 5252-5255
Author(s):  
Feng Ming Zhang ◽  
Dong Dong Feng ◽  
Yu Xu ◽  
Xiao Bin Pei ◽  
Shun Quan Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Steam Flow ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Steam Flow Rate

An experiment setup was built to test the droplet separation performance of demister. Different experiments were conducted using various Polytetrafluoroethene (PTFE) meshes. Results show that the separation efficiency of demister is dependent on screen thickness, mesh count. Pressure drop increases with the increase of steam flow rate and screen thickness.

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation on the Separation Performance for a New Oil-Water Separator

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Zhan ◽  
Wanyou Yang ◽  
Fenghui Zhang ◽  
Changhua Luo ◽  
Huaxiao Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Water Flow Rate ◽  
Operating Parameter ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Water Separation ◽  
Split Ratio ◽  
Oil Fraction ◽  
Oil Water

To reduce the cost of oil exploitation, it is necessary to promote the development of cyclones for oil-water separation due to the increase of the water content in produced fluids. However, there are some limitations and disadvantages for the conventional separation device including bulky settling tanks and hydrocyclones. In this paper, a new axial inlet separator with two reverse flow outlets and a downstream flow outlet is introduced. In addition, an experimental system was designed and fabricated to investigate the effects of inlet flow rate, oil fraction, and a controlled split ratio on separation performance. The separator maintains high separation efficiency within the experimental range, namely water flow rate (4–7 m3/h), and oil fraction (1%–10%). Furthermore, the results show that a higher water flow rate and oil fraction will affect the separation efficiency. The change of a pressure drop in the separator was analyzed as well. Moreover, the controlled split ratio is a serious operating parameter, and a larger controlled split ratio is conducive to the separation performance.

scholarly journals Visualisation of flow pattern and measurement of liquid distribution in a random packed column using electrical resistance tomography (ERT)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazar Aoda
Keyword(s):  
Flow Pattern ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Electrical Resistance ◽  
Packed Column ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Flow Mode ◽  
Electrical Resistance Tomography ◽  
Liquid Distribution ◽  
Flow Rates ◽  
Good Agreement

The aim of this research is to use Electrical Resistance Tomography technique (ERT) to measure factors that affect local mass transfer at various axial locations in a random packed column with diameter 0.3m and bed height 150cm filled with 2 cm plastic spheres. These factors are: liquid maldistribution, velocity profiles, and flow pattern. The system was designed to run in a trickling down-flow mode and a full liquid up-flow mode. Experiments were performed at flow rates of 3, 6, and 9 gpm (or 0.27 x 10⁻², 0.54 x 10⁻² and 0.8 x 10⁻² m³/m² s) and under normal operating conditions of 25C° and atmospheric pressure. The liquid maldistribution factors were measured via ERT technique and the conventional liquid collection method. Both measurements were conducted at various fluid flow rates at different bed heights. The results of ERT were in very good agreement with the conventional method. The standard deviation values were 17% and 21% at flow rates 3 and 6 gpm respectively. The numerical values of velocity for full liquid up flow at 3 gpm were 0.83cm/s, 1.2cm/s, 1.2 cm/s and 1.11 cm/s for different heights of 30, 60 and 90 cm respectively and the numerical values of velocity for trickle down flow at 3 gpm were 16.5 cm/s, 22.5 cm/s and 24 cm/ for different heights of 30, 60 and 90 cm respectively. The values of the liquid maldistribution factor for flow rate 3 gpm were 0.43 (30cm), 0.33(60cm) and 0.30 (90cm) and for flow rate 6 gpm were 0.33(30cm), 0.27(60cm) and 0.22 (90cm). By comparison with findings of many studies conducted on liquid distribution in packed bed column, a good agreement was observed on the relation of Mf and flow rates and bed heights.

Study of Operating Parameters’ Impact on Separation Performance of Cyclone Separator

2011 ◽  
Vol 422 ◽  
pp. 794-798
Author(s):  
Xue Ping Wang ◽  
Ying Zhang ◽  
Ju Guang Xue ◽  
Zhen Wei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Turbulence Model ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Operating Parameters ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Cyclone Separator ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Secondary Particles

The numerical simulation can be obtained by taking advantage of turbulence model of Fluent to study the gas-solid flow field of cyclone separator. The pressure of the cyclone drops increases with the enhancement of the inlet flow velocity, and the increase amplitude can become larger and larger. The separation efficiency of the cyclone enhances gradually as the increase of the flow. The increase amplitude of small and secondary particles is much lager compared with the increase amplitude of big ones. The overall separation efficiency can strengthen gradually with increasing of particles concentration as well as the each part’s efficiency. But the separation efficiency will stay in stable level when the concentration reaches a certain value with the big particles in the low concentration and small ones in a relatively high concentration.

The Application of Numerical Simulation on the Research of Performance with Wave-Plate Gas-Liquid Separator

2011 ◽  
Vol 66-68 ◽  
pp. 1817-1822
Author(s):  
Yun Liang Yu ◽  
Zhong Yi Wang ◽  
Jia Han ◽  
Tao Sun
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Optimal Design ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
New Method ◽  
Resistance Curve ◽  
Efficiency Curve ◽  
Trajectory Model ◽  
Wave Plate ◽  
Liquid Separator

This paper presents a thorough study of the wave-plate gas-liquid separators. The resistance curve has been obtained by the method of combining numerical simulation and experimental research. The separation efficiency curve under rated conditions for the droplet with different particle diameters has been obtained by using stochastic trajectory model. This can provide a new method for the research of wave-plate gas-liquid separator. The results obtained here may provide some new theoretical guidance for the development and optimal design of wave-plate gas-liquid separator.

Numerical Simulation of Compressible Flow in Gas Liquid Separator

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sen Li ◽  
Zunce Wang ◽  
Yan Xu ◽  
Fengxia Lv ◽  
Yuejuan Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Volume Expansion ◽  
Chemical Engineering ◽  
Petroleum Industry ◽  
Density Fluctuations ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Gas Flows ◽  
Pressure Area ◽  
Liquid Separator

The Gas Liquid Separator (GLS) has been widely used by petroleum industry, chemical engineering, the area of environmental protection, etc. A large quantity of works on the GLS available in literature includes experimental data, numerical simulations and field applications. However, previous studies on the GLS were based on gas incompressible circumstances. In fact, the gas flows from high to low pressure area that it lead to the density fluctuations of gas in separator, the changes of density cause volume expansion of gas, so that separation performance of the GLS is reduced. Numerical simulation for the GLS was developed based on compressible and incompressible flow. Research results show that flow field of two ways and separation performance were different.

Experimental Study on the Separation Performance of Combined Gas-Liquid Separator

2014 ◽  
Vol 685 ◽  
pp. 127-132
Author(s):  
Qing Zhang ◽  
Bo Yu ◽  
Yu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Liquid Separation ◽  
Phase Doppler Particle Analyzer ◽  
Liquid Separator

In order to evaluate the separation efficiency of each module in this type of novel combined separator, by PDPA(Phase Doppler Particle Analyzer) we find that under different conditions in 6 combinations, combination 6 (including cyclone + stabilizer + blade+ baffler) has the highest separation efficiency, and there are relatively efficiency valley region in all the 6 combinations. Under the same conditions, the average separation efficiency of the baffler is higher than the blade, and then the blade and baffler have their own advantages in different flowrate. To use stabilizer can effectively improve the flow field inside the separator, restrain and reduce vortex and backmixing, more conductive to the gas-liquid separation.

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