DEFOAMING INLET FOR FLUID SEPARATOR

摘要

DEFOAMING INLET FOR FLUID SEPARATOR A separator vessel shell is connected to receive a mixture of fluids produced from an oil well. An inlet structure is mounted within the shell and positioned to receive the flow stream of fluid mixture. The inlet structure includes a matrix of units, each of which provide a large surface area over which the fluid mixture passes in flowing through the matrix. The forces generated on the fluid mixture convert the energy in the flowing mixture and prevent the energy from shearing vapor bubbles in the mixture and forming additional foam.