| 摘要 |
<p>An educational tool comprises a fluid separation system that visually enhances learning of fluid separation by allowing visualisation and/or interaction of the separation process. The apparatus comprises a fluid separation vessel 10 and a plurality of fluid reservoirs (38, 40, figure 2). Each reservoir comprises a fluid of specific density and the reservoirs are arranged to feed a mixture of the liquids to the fluid separation vessel. The fluid separation vessel comprises a transparent outer wall 14 to allow visualisation of the separation of the fluids therein. The vessel also includes a plurality of outlets 30, 32, separated by a weir, through which the fluids can be separately extracted. The separation vessel may comprise a three-phase separator, and one reservoir may contain an oil. The educational tool may comprise also a computer model for controlling the fluid separation system or for operation in isolation of the fluid separation system.</p> |
