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    CDS Separation Technology

    Computational Fluid Dynamics

    3-phase Separator Cold Separator c/w upstream


    piping

    Accurate performance prediction


    Analysis, design, testing and optimization are critical steps in the CDS approach to
    separation technology. Computational fluid dynamics modeling (CFD) is a key tool, which
    can be used to analyze flows and their interaction with complex surfaces in pipes, manifolds,
    separators, etc. CFD modeling provides an accurate representation of the expected flow
    profiles, which can then be used to predict the performance of a separation system.
    Computational Fluid Dynamics Applications Separator on a FPSO
    Troubleshooting, determining the cause of poor
    performance of separation equipment
    How it works Scrubber with upstream
    Design optimization, reducing the size and weight
    piping of separation equipment
    Flow distribution is a critical factor in all separation
    ­processes, whether they are gas/liquid, liquid/liquid or Design optimization, increasing the capacity of
    gas/liquid/liquid. To analyze and optimize the performance ­existing separators by proposing and reviewing a
    of a system, the flow distribution needs to be known, the ­retrofit design
    challenge is that these separation processes take place at Internals:
    elevated pressures and in a very aggressive environment, Design optimization, increasing the efficiency of Distribution baffles
    so the actual situation cannot be observed directly. With ­existing separators Motion dampening baffles
    CFD the system can be modeled and the necessary Surge rings
    information visualized. CFD is a very powerful, flexible and Design optimization for FPSOs, including motion Weir plate
    cost-efficient tool that can be used to replace expensive, ­mitigation
    time-consuming tests.
    Key focus areas (both new build and retrofit):
    Computational models are easily revised, without the need scrubber applications, 2/3 phase separators, inline
    for extensive engineering or hardware modifications. equipment, manifolds and pipework systems and
    Furthermore, CFD offers any view you may require of the custom applications.
    separation process and the physical properties of the
    ­construction. This provides detailed information about the
    process at any location in the system, which would be
    ­difficult to obtain in a test or operational environment.
    Qualitative comparisons of the performance of different New built simulation
    designs can then be made to identify the optimal solution. Internals:
    Evenflow HE
    Since these are virtual models, no material handling is Mesh Type Agglomerator
    involved in this phase of the design process. Even highly Spiraflow Cyclones
    complex system designs can be explored without the need Liquid Surface Protection
    to use any physical tools. Once a design is optimized in Scrubber
    terms of CFD, the model can be verified with our extensive
    in-house and on-site test capabilities if this is required.

    Benefits
    Quick, low-cost method to determine the cause of
    separation-related performance issues

    Allows a technically substantiated performance


    ­comparison between different design alternatives

    Quick, low-cost detailed evaluation of separation


    ­designs
    Internals: New built simulation
    Problem-free operation. Evenflow HE
    Mesh Type Agglomerator
    Retrofit simulation Vane-pack
    Liquid surface protection
    © Copyright August 2010 | FMC Technologies

    FMC Technologies
    FMC Technologies CDS Separation Technology
    1777 Gears Road Delta 101
    Houston TX 77067 6825 MN Arnhem
    USA The Netherlands
    www.fmctechnologies.com/separation Phone: +1 281 591 4000 Phone: +31 (0)26 7999100

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