| 摘要 |
A flow distribution system for a multi-phase fluid stream is described. The system comprises: an inlet for receiving a multi-phase fluid stream from an inlet pipe; a plurality of outlets each for delivering a portion of the multi-phase fluid stream to a respective outlet pipe; and, a hollow housing forming an inner chamber in fluid communication with the inlet and the plurality of outlets, the housing having a central longitudinal axis. The inner chamber has a first chamber portion adjacent to the inlet and a second chamber portion adjacent to the plurality of outlets, and the first chamber portion has a cross- sectional area that is less than the cross-sectional area of the second chamber portion. A non-planar flow diverter is positioned within the chamber so as to define a flow channel of varying cross-sectional area as measured in a plane orthogonal to the central longitudinal axis of the housing, for varying the flow rate of the multi-phase fluid stream as it passes through the flow channel whereby turbulent mixing of the multi-phase fluid stream in the inner chamber is encouraged. |
