RECEIVER-SEPARATOR UNIT FOR LIQUID INJECTED GAS COMPRESSOR

摘要

A receiver-separator tank for a liquid injected gas compressor system having a first compartment characterized by a horizontal elongate tank portion and a second compartment formed by an integral upstanding tower section in which is disposed an annular impingement type liquid separator element. The separator element is supported on a transverse end wall disposed across the bottom of the tower section, the end wall having a central opening for admitting a gas-liquid mixture to the interior of the separator element. The tower section has a removable top head for providing access to the interior of the tower section for inspection and replacement of the separator element. The final gas discharge conduit and ancillary openings and conduits are connected to the side wall of the tower section or the horizontal tank portion. A pan disposed below the bottom wall of the tower section forms a baffle to reduce the liquid separation load imposed on the separator element.