Design of Separation Method for Floccules in Condensate Oil from Tight Gas Reservoirs

Jiang Yao; Rong Zong; Yuquan Jing; Quan He

doi:10.54097/3ady7w66

Authors

Jiang Yao
Rong Zong
Yuquan Jing
Quan He

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/3ady7w66

Keywords:

Condensate Oil; Separation; Decanter Centrifuge; Fluid Simulation.

Abstract

Floccule contamination in condensate oil is a widespread and severe problem. Conventional separation processes fail to achieve thorough separation and cannot meet industrial requirements. To address this issue, this paper designs a separation scheme tailored for floccules in condensate oil, thereby solving the critical problems of substandard condensate oil quality and frequent product returns. By investigating and comparing various separation schemes, this study determines the use of a decanter centrifuge as the separation equipment and completes the design of the separation scheme and device. Through principle experiments, the influences of material properties and rotating speed on centrifugal separation performance are analyzed. The flow field of the centrifuge is investigated using the finite element method. This research not only improves the separation efficiency of condensate oil and oil product quality but also holds great significance for enhancing the economic benefits of oil and gas fields.

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