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Vessel Sizing

1. Type of Vessel
- Vertical
- Horizontal
- Horizontal with boots

2. Function of Vessel
- Storage
- Buffer
- Vapor/Liquid Separation
- Liquid/Liquid Separation

3. Process Data Sheet (Attachment 1)

- Design Condition
- Material Selection
- Size
- Nozzle Information
- Process Sketch

4. Vessel Sizing Exercises (Attachment 2)

- Vertical Vapor/Liquid Separator (Attachment 3)
- Horizontal Surge Drum
- Flare KO Drum (Attachment 4)

5. Reference Documents
- Literature (Attachment 5)
- GPSA Technical Data Book Section 7, Separation Equipment (Attachment 6)
- Calculation for Vessel Volume (Attachment 7)
 (Attachment 2)
Vessel Sizing Exercises

(1) Vertical Vapor Liquid Separator (With Demister)

Vapor
Mass Flow = 104,690 kg/h
Density = 24.44 kg/m3
Liquid
Mass Flow = 281,584 kg/h
Density = 475.9 kg/m3
Over design = 10%
Inlet Nozzle Size = 20 inch
Liquid Hold Up = 5 min
L/D = 1.5 – 3.0

(2) Horizontal Surge Drum

Liquid Mass Flow = 386,273 kg/h
Density = 427.2 kg/h
Hold Up Time = 5 min
L/D =

(3) Flare KO Drum

Vapor
Mass Flow = 244,900 kg/h
Density = 17.6 kg/h
Liquid
Mass Flow = 57,862 kg/h
Density = 590 kg/h
Droplet Size = 600 micron
Slop and Drain volume = 2 m3
Liquid Hold Up Time = 10 min