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Figure 11 (a) Single-barrel horizontal separator; (b) horizontal separator
schematic.

The following is a brief description of some separators for some
specific applications. In addition, the features of what is known as
‘‘modern’’ GOSP are highlighted.

Test Separators
These units are used to separate and measure at the same time the well
fluids. Potential test is one of the recognized tests for measuring the
quantity of both oil and gas produced by the well in 24 hours period under
steady state of operating conditions. The oil produced is measured by a
flow meter (normally a turbine meter) at the separator’s liquid outlet
and the cumulative oil production is measured in the receiving tanks.

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