VORSOMAX® cyclonic inlet devices deliver good separation of vapor and liquid phases and decrease the momentum of feed streams entering inlet nozzles.
The VORSOMAX cyclonic inlet device is a patent-pending inlet device that delivers good separation of vapor and liquid phases. It consists of a manifold and a series of separation cans, in which centrifugal force is generated to provide the vapor-liquid separation.
VORSOMAX cyclonic inlet device decreases the momentum of the feed stream entering an inlet nozzle. This is performed in a controlled manner which allows:
- Removal of bulk liquid and some solids
- Foam breaking or suppression
- Good distribution of vapor over downstream internals
- Reduced liquid loading to downstream mist elimination equipment
- Minimization of droplet shatter, which prevents creation of additional fine entrainment
- Reduction of forces generated by vapor acting on liquid surfaces below the feed point, which prevents re-entrainment
- Lower pressure drop compared to conventional inlet cyclones
Characteristics of VORSOMAX Cyclonic Inlet Device
- Due to high efficiency separation of liquid from vapor, reduces liquid load to mist elimination equipment
- Prevents shear forces acting on liquid levels which can lead to re-entrainment of previously collected liquid
- Modular construction allows for easy installation through vessel manways
- Custom engineered for vertical or horizontal vessels
Benefits
- Minimizes new vessel diameter and weight
- High gas turndown
- Ideal for debottlenecking existing separators for capacity upgrades