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2 PHASE SEPARATOR OPERATION

Excellence in Production and Process Operations

Understanding the components of Monarchs Phase Separators is simple. Monarchs Phase


Separators (Two Phase Configuration shown) consists of the following: A= Vessel, B= Skid or
Saddles, C= Monarch Turbulence Diverter, E= Vortex Breakers, F= Monarch Coalescing
Matrix. Sizes, Shapes and Accessories can be customized per customer requirements. Call or
e-mail Monarch directly or your local Monarch representative for more details.

Operation of our Phase Separator is as follows: The process flows through the inlet nozzle
and the Inlet Diverter gently moves the process towards one end of the vessel, which initiates
the separation process. Within the separation area, heavy hydrocarbons fall toward the bottom
while the lighter process starts moving upwards towards the main separation interface.

As the process enters the Monarch Turbulence Diverter, the process is settled to promote
separation efficiency. For more unstable processes. further customization of the separation
zone internals by Monarch improves separation and maximizes performance.

The rising process encounters a Monarch Coalescing Matrix. As the process rises through the
layers of the Monarch Coalescing Matrix, contacting surfaces within the matrix, entrained
liquids are eventually intercepted as they continuously impact each surface.

The gas within the process stream continues to rise as the heavier liquids separate, attach
and coalesce into droplets within the matrix. As the droplets with in the matrix increase, so
does their weight. Consequently, the heavier droplets travel toward the bottom of the
separator due to gravity.

Hydrocarbon collections on the bottom of the separator are discharged via pump or gravity,
while the gas is discharged.

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Gas Discharge

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Monarch's Phase Separator product line remains the most effectively designed gravity operated Separator in the
world. These systems can be used in conjunction with other separation or treatment equipment, or can be used
alone. As is our trademark, Monarch's Phase Separators are completely customizable. Whether your requirement
is a larger capacity system, additional connections or elevation adjustments, size restrictions, auxiliary equipment,
or just coating preference, Monarch's Separator can easily adjust with your requirement. Call us today, we are
eager to provide you with solutions and excellent service.

Gas Discharge

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3 PHASE SEPARATOR OPERATION


Excellence in Production and Process Operations

Understanding the components of Monarchs Phase Separators is simple. Monarchs Phase


Separators (Three Phase Configuration shown) consists of the following: A= Vessel, B= Skid
or Saddles, C= Inlet Diverter, D= Distribution Baffle, E= Monarch Coalescing Pack, F= Foam
Breaker, G= Vortex Breakers, H= Oil Sump and Weir, I= Mist Eliminator, J= Sand Jetting
System. Sizes, Shapes and Accessories can be customized per customer requirements.
Call or e-mail Monarch directly or your local Monarch representative for more details.

Operation of our Phase Separator is as follows: The influent flows through the inlet nozzle
and is smoothly divided into two distinct streams by the Inlet Diverter. Within this
compartment, heavy liquids fall in solution and collect in the base of the Primary Collection
Compartment, while the gas stream collects in the upper section of this compartment.

The liquid influent, minus a portion of the initial gas stream, flows up through the Slotted
Distribution Baffle where the flow is equalized prior to processing through the Monarch
Coalescing Pack.

As the oil/liquid influent enters the Monarch Coalescing Pack, which maximizes the
coalescing interfacial area. Further customization of the Monarch Coalescing Pack improves
coalescence of various phases and maximizes performance. Accumulation of sand or silt
particles are dislodged with the sand jetting system and removed via the sand discharge
nozzles.

Rising particles form a skim layer at the surface of the water. This skim layer will be in
stratified in various layers. As the oil droplets travel to the water level, the concentrated oil
layer is skimmed into the oil sump. This skim layer is defined by the differential setting of the
oil weir and the free water level. Oil is discharged through a vortex breaker via gravity or
pump.

The gas phase encounters several high surface area internals which vary in grades, styles
and specific application. The variance in grade and style enables such high surface area
internals as the foam breaker to break down the frothing tendency of the influent stream.
Other high surface area internals include an optional gas flow straightening device used to
lessen the effect of gas velocity on the separation process and mist eliminators, which
coalesce the remaining liquid droplets in the gas phase prior to gas discharge.

The free water fluid flows through to the Free Water Section of the Separator and is
discharged through a vortex breaker via gravity or pump.

Gas Discharge

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Oil Discharge
Water Discharge

Monarch's Phase Separator product line remains the most effectively designed gravity operated Separator in the
world. These systems can be used in conjunction with other separation or treatment equipment, or can be used
alone. As is our trademark, Monarch's Phase Separators are completely customizable. Whether your requirement
is a larger capacity (oil, water, or sludge) sump, additional connections or elevation adjustments, size restrictions,
auxiliary equipment, or just coating preference, Monarch's Separator can easily adjust with your requirement. Call
us today, we are eager to provide you with solutions and excellent service.

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