Abstract:
BAFFLES FOR VESSELS THROUGH WHICH FLUIDS ARE PASSED FOR PHASED SEPARATION ARE GROUPED INTO MODULES. THE MODULES ARE STACKED IN A VESSEL TO PROVIDE PASSAGES IN WHICH THE FLOW OF MULTI-PHASIC FLUIDS HAS ITS REYNOLDS NUMBER CONTROLLED TO FACILITATE SEPARATION OF THE FLUID PHASES.
Abstract:
A heater having an oil or gas fired burner is shown, tubes are extended through the heater to conduct crude petroleum through the heating zone and lower the viscosity of the petroleum. Conduits connect the heater tubes to a section of transmission line arn are valved to blend the heated petroleum with the petroleum in the line, the resulting mixture being then transmitted a great distance.