Practical Uses of Kinetic Energy Separation Technology in Sample Conditioning
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Paper presented at ISA conference. Describes practical uses of kinetic energy separation technology in sample conditioning in the petrochemical industry.
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- 1. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 AD 14.04.2013 Practical Uses of Kinetic Separation Technology in Sample Conditioning Glenn Sheffield and Carroll Cobb,J.D. The Sheffield Separator Co., LLC
- 2. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 2 Practical Applications for Kinetic Energy Separation Overview Effect of Temperature, Flow, Expansion and Pressure Design Variations-Standard, Back Flush, and Cooler Filter Configurations: Varied Porosity in Series Parallel with Single Porosity Advantages of Use with Cooler
- 3. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 3 Theory of Operation • Versatile Applications – Gas and Liquids – Light, Moderate, and Heavy Contamination • Ranges of Pressures – Both High and Low Pressures • Rates of Flow – Both High and Low Flow Rates • Fluid Densities – Differing Densities to Accomplish Separation
- 4. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 4 Theory of Operation Incorporates Multiple Technologies • Filter • Boundary Shear Stress • Coalescing • Temperature Minimal Lag Time
- 5. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 5 Theory of Operation Typical Installation: Fast Loop
- 6. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 6 Theory of Operation Typical Installation: By-Pass Loop
- 7. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 7 Theory of Operation • Differing Densities To Accomplish Separation • Condensables And Mist Removed • Representative and Compatible • The Joule-Thompson Effect
- 8. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 8 Separation Performance • Polished Surface Separates Water And Contaminants Better Than Rough Surface • High Surface Tension Of Water • PTFE Teflon-Low Coefficient Of Friction • Smooth Walls Improve Separation At High Flow Rates Of First Chamber
- 9. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 9 Polishing Chamber • Second Kinetic Chamber Further Polishes The Sample • Minimal Lag Time • Flow Rate Of Second Chamber Can Be As Low As 10% Of The Flow Of The First Chamber
- 10. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 10 Polishing Chamber • First Chamber-16 x 1 Expansion – Prevents Excessive Pressure Drop In Fast Loop • Second Chamber 256 x 1 Expansion – Greater Pressure Drop As Sample Exits The Tube Increased Pressure Drop Increases Cooling
- 11. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 11 Filtration • Principle of Shallow Angle • Hydrophobic Filter Provides Scrubbing Action • Momentum Effect Of Fast Stream • Increased Efficacy Of Filter Without Clogging
- 12. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 12 Filtration Size Matters! • Use 10” Separators For Heaviest Contamination • Use 7” Separators For Moderate Contamination • Use 3” Separators For Routine Applications
- 13. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 13 Filtration Large 10” Separator Highly Contaminated Applications
- 14. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 14 Filtration Medium 7” Separator Moderately Contaminated Applications
- 15. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 15 Filtration Small 3” Separator Routine Applications Graduated Porosity Filters Polishing Filter
- 16. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 16 Filtration • Install Filters In Both Chambers • Graduated Porosity • Series and Parallel Design • KES Acts As Pre-Filter
- 17. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 17 Filtration Series Installation Graduated Porosity
- 18. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 18 Blowback and Back Flush •Cylindrical Woven Wire Stainless Steel Filter •Varying Pore Size •Middle Passage Allows for Common Path •Minimal Lag Time Compared to Sock Filters •Accommodates Heavy Particulate •Can Be Back flushed with Instrument Air, Potable Water, Or High Pressure Cylinder Gas •Can Be Used for Fouled Water, Heavy Oils, and Catalyst Blow Back
- 19. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 19 Blowback and Back Flush Back Flush or Blow Back Dual Chamber Kinetic Separator
- 20. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 20 Temperature •Integrated Cooler Surrounds the Separator •Coolant Flows Across Thinner Walls Allowing Heat Absorption •Differential Temperature Sufficient to Lower Dew Point of Contaminants •May Eliminate Need for More Expensive Cooler
- 21. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 21 Temperature Dual Chamber Kinetic Separator with Cooler
- 22. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 22 Pressure Drop •Low Differential Pressure and Low Flow to the Analyzer •Sample Velocity Critical-Stokes Law •KES Technology Maintains Differential Pressure Less Than 2 psi •Kinetic Separators Can Use Both Depth and Edge Hydrophobic Filters •Low Differential Pressure Avoids Problem of Water Being Forced Through Screen •Longer Filter Life, Better Separation of Water Droplets in Liquid or Gas Applications
- 23. Analytical Solutions and a Little Lagniappe The 59th Annual Symposium of the Analysis Division Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; 4th – 8th May 2014 Slide 23 Conclusion •Delivers a Representative Sample Compatible with the Analyzer •Within Acceptable Lag Time •Reliability-Stainless Steel and Teflon •No Utilities or Moving Parts •Accommodates Wide Variety of Temperature, Flow, and Pressure •Liquid or Gas Applications