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Figure 13 Spherical separator.

Table 3 Comparison Among Different Configurations of Gas–Oil Separators
Function Vertical Horizontal Spherical
Usage For low For high For small
gas–oil ratio gas–oil ratio leases operating
at moderate pressure
Location of inlet
and outlet streams

Capacity or efficiency Large fluid Large gas capacity Capacity rated less
capacity (handles high (low efficiency)
GOP)
Handling foreign Rated No. 1 Rated No. 3 Rated No. 2
material
Separation efficiency Rated No. 2 Rated No. 1 Rated No. 3
Ranking in use in Rated No. 2 Rated No. 1 Rated No. 3
Middle East
Handling foaming oil Rated No. 2 Rated No. 1 Rated No. 3
Maintenance and Very difficult Accessible Average
inspection
Cost per unit capacity Average Least expensive Most expensive
Installation Most difficult Average Easy

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