화학공학소재연구정보센터
Journal of Energy Resources Technology-Transactions of The ASME, Vol.125, No.1, 43-50, 2003
Gas-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone (GLCC (R)) compact separators for wet gas applications
Gas-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone (GLCC((C)(I) (1)) separators are becoming increasingly popular as attractive alternatives to conventional separators as the-V are simple, compact, less expensive, have low-weight, and require little maintenance. However present studies focus on GLCC designs and applications at relatively lower gas velocities (below the minimum velocity for onset of liquid carry-over in the form (of annular/mist flow). With appropriate modifications, GLCCs can be used for wet gas (high gas liquid ratio, GLR) applications, characterized by higher gas velocities, to knock out the liquid droplets from the gas core. The objectives of this study are to design a novel GLCC capable of separating liquid from a wet gas stream; conduct experimental investigations to evaluate the GLCC performance improvement in terms of operational envelope for liquid carry-over; and, quantify the liquid extraction from the gas stream. GLCC design considrations/ guidelines for wet gas application are also provided based on 1 he experimental studies at low pressures. This investigation extends the capabilities of compact separators for wet gas applications for insitu gas volume fraction (GVF) greater than 95%.