Charts, Formulas and Web-Based Calculators For Separator Sizing
Charts, Formulas and Web-Based Calculators For Separator Sizing
Charts, Formulas and Web-Based Calculators For Separator Sizing
Our article “Understanding Sizing Factors for Centrifugal If you require a lower differential pressure, rewrite the
Separators” described what a centrifugal separator is, equation above to solve for maximum capacity flow, find
the key design criteria required for proper sizing and how that value on the X axis and draw a vertical line upwards
to use our web-based sizing tools. In this article we to intersect with the PSIa line; the required separator
explain the sizing charts and formulas of which the web- size to satisfy your specific ∆P requirements is the
based calculators are based upon. The two articles separator size to the right of that intersection.
combined enable you to both properly size a centrifugal
vortex separator and compare performance criteria of The full-size steam sizing chart is hyperlinked to the
liquid removal and pressure drop amongst several image on this page and it has a sizing example written
separator designs. on it already.
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How to Size a Moisture Separator
Charts, formulas and web-based calculators for separator sizing
By: Chris Pasquali, CEO Factory Direct Pipeline Products, Inc.
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