Design and Numerical Simulation Analysis of an Integrative Gas-Liquid-Solid Separation Hydrocyclone

摘要

Normally, a gas-liquid-solid separation includes both degassing and desanding processes, which means a relatively higher facility investment and larger energy consumption. Based on an inner-cone hydrocyclone developed before, an integrative degassing and desanding hydrocyclone was designed. Its design idea and process are described in detail. By means of a hollow inner cone (IC), the separated liquid enters into the cone through holes on it and then flows to the liquid-phase outlet. Due to integrative separation and tangential solid outlet, the separator has a more compact size. Simulation analysis of the effect of IC diameter and IC height on separation performance was carried out. Results indicate that with a larger IC diameter the gas content in the solid outlet decreases, while as the IC height rises, the gas content in the liquid outlet increases.