supersonic separators have found extensive applications in dehumidification of natural gases since 2003. unlike previous studies, which have investigated the inlet conditions and nozzle geometry of supersonic separators for pure fluids, the present study employed a combination of momentum, heat, and mass transfer equations along with virial equation of state (eos) to inspect the effect of inlet...

proper estimation of droplet growth rate plays a crucial role on appropriate prediction of supersonic separators performance for separation of fine droplets from a gas stream. up to now, all available researches employ empirical or semi-empirical correlations to define the relationship between droplet growth rate (dr/dt) and other operating variables such as temperatures (t and tl), pressure (p...

A supersonic separator has been introduced to remove water vapour from natural gas. The mechanisms of the upstream and downstream influences are not well understood for various flow conditions from the wellhead and the back pipelines. We used a computational model to investigate the effect of the inlet and outlet flow conditions on the supersonic separation process. We found that the shock wave...

The susceptibility of reef-building corals to climatic anomalies is well documented and a cause of great concern for the future of coral reefs. Reef corals are normally considered to tolerate only a narrow range of climatic conditions with only a small number of species considered heat-tolerant. Occasionally however, corals can be seen thriving in unusually harsh reef settings and these are cau...

Supersonic separators have found extensive applications in dehumidification of natural gases since 2003. Unlike previous studies, which have investigated the inlet conditions and nozzle geometry of supersonic separators for pure fluids, the present study employed a combination of momentum, heat, and mass transfer equations along with Virial equation of state (EOS) to inspect the effect of inlet...

Abstract Natural gas is a key energy source to achieve the carbon peaking and neutrality goals in China. Dehydration de-hydrocarbon process crucial for pipeline transportation of natural since water hydrocarbons would condense cause corrosion freeze-blockage pipeline. The supersonic separator innovative low-temperature separation equipment characterized by simpler structure higher refrigeration...

Supersonic separation technology is a new natural gas sweetening method for the treatment of with high CO2 (carbon dioxide) content. The structures Laval nozzle and supersonic separator were designed, mathematical models condensation swirling CO2-CH4 mixture established. characteristics in condensed droplets under different inlet pressures studied. results show that higher pressure larger dropl...

Supersonic nozzles are commonly used to purify natural gas in gas processing technology. As an innovated technology, it is employed to overcome the deficit of the traditional method, related to gas dynamics, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics theory. An indoor test rig is built to study the dehumidification process of moisture fluid. Humid air was chosen for the study. The working fluid was circ...

The Twister supersonic separator is a unique combination of known physical processes, combining aerodynamics, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics to produce an innovative gas conditioning process. Condensation and separation at supersonic velocity is the key for achieving a significant reduction in both capital and operating cost. Twister is a proven gas conditioning technology. Condensation and ...