Laboratory and Oilfield Experiments of a Fast Oil-Water Separator

Structural principle and state-of-the-art of hydrocyclonic separation are introduced first. The performance of a fast oil-water separator, dynamic hydrocyclone, is described. Laboratory study and oilfield tests of the dynamic hydrocyclone were carried out. Some photos were taken so as to indicate flow phenomena inside hydrocyclone and were analyzed for understanding the effect of some varieties on hydrocyclonic separation. The change of some parameters was studied for their effect on dynamic hydrocyclone's separation performance. Oilfield test showed satisfactory results as anticipated.