Vertical Knock-out Drum Removal of free liquid for high gas capacities The vertical knock-out drum targets

applications with high gas volumes and moderate liquid loads. The separator is designed into 3 zones with different functions. Zone 1: Inlet distribution zone The inlet distribution zone provides 2 functions. First the installed internals such as inlet gas distributors or an open halfpipe knock out the majority of the incoming liquid. Second the internals distribute the incoming gas flowas uniformly as possible. The function of the inlet distribution zone is often underestimated in its com-plexity and requires special care in its design. Zone 2: Fine separation zone In the fineseparation zone all remaining liquid is removed from the gas flow.Technologies used for the separation are inertial impaction and direct interception - covering a particle range starting from 2-3m. The fineseparators can be equipped with perforated plates for flowstraightening purposes ensuring the optimum function of the separator. Zone 3: Liquid collection and drain zone In this zone all pre-separated liquid (from zone 1) and from the fineseparator (zone 2) is collected and drained off. The bottom section of the vertical KO drum holds the collected and separated liquid coming from zone 1 and 2. The downcomers (drain pipe typically coming from zone 2) are mounted as close as possible to the vessel shell wall and will not be positioned in close proximity to the inlet gas distributors.The height of zone 3 depends on process parameters such as hold-up time, surge time and the amount of liquid passing through the vessel.

Performance data Removal efficiency is 99.9%; 5-8m when used in combination with coalescing pads 99.9%; 8-20m when used with vane type separators These numbers vary with the fluid densities are are indicative only. The pressure loss depends on gas density and choice of internals. Ensepatec provides pressure loss data from feed to gas outlet nozzle. Liquid removal capacity depends on choice of internals and can be designed for L/G ratios >30 More detailed information ca be taken from the technical brochure "Absolute Separation", ESTTB.01, pages 3,5,6 and 11. http://www.ensepatec.com/en/products/vertical-separators/vertical-ko-drum.html