ZSB Straightening Baffle
ZSB Straightening Baffle containing ZVE vanes. When utilising the ZSQ Inlet Device (Squirrel), the flow must be straightened to remove the spiral action / circular rotation from the flow. To affect this, we include the ZSB Straightening Baffle containing patented ZVE vanes integrated on the downstream face of the ZSB Straightening Baffle.
This combination first takes out the spiral component of the ZSQ Inlet Device, directing the flow down the vessel, whilst the use of the integrated downstream ZVE Vanes, distributes the fluid. The ZVE Baffle diverts gas and oil droplets upwards, thus efficiently extracting the lighter elements.
At the same time, by virtue of the compartmental effect created by this baffle arrangement, a re-circulation effect is set up to allow fine droplets, greater residence time to coalesce, before moving forwards or upwards and thus offering a much higher separation efficiency and coalescence factor than seen with other common separation internals.
ZVE Ultra-calm Skimming Zone
Where enhanced oil recovery or an arduous guarantee is required to be met, we can also include our proprietary and patented ZVE Ultra-calm Skimming Zone, within the separator.
The purpose of the ZVE Ultra-calm Skimming Zone is to provide a very calm oil zone, where the oil builds up and overflows the weir with much less water overflow than in conventional designs.
The Patented ZVE Vanes are installed upstream of the weir where their elevation is close to that of the top of the weir. The liquid flows up through the vane floor and droplets are directed to the gas / liquid interface, in a low velocity “calm” area above the baffle; thus allowing an extremely high degree of separation.
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Ideal for degassing and enhanced oil recovery.
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Maximises utilised inlet volume for degassing.
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Enhances interface level control.
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Allows solids to easily pass through without blockage.
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Wide Operational Range – 100% turndown.
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No moving parts thus no maintenance.
Application:
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Produced Water Separators.
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Degassers.
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Surge Vessels.
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Skimmer Vessels.
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Enhanced oil recovery systems.
