TESTING OF AN IN-LINE ROTARY SEPARATOR (IRIS~(TM)) AT THE CHEVRON F. RAMIREZ GAS PRODUCTION FACILITY

摘要

The In-line Rotary Separator (IRIS~(TM)) was tested from October 1999 to June 2000 at the Chevron F. Ramirez gas production facility in Laredo, Texas. The purpose of this test was to evaluate the flow and separation characteristics of this technology in an actual production system, as well as monitor the mechanical reliability. The unit logged 4,763 hours of operation and exhibited excellent mechanical performance over that time. The flow and separation characteristics varied with the production rate with a separation efficiency level greater than 99% was achieved at peak test conditions. Further testing was undertaken in November 2000 at the Colorado Engineering Experimental Station, Inc. (CEESI) to quantify the flow, pressure drop, and speed characteristics.