Gravity Separator Fundamentals and Design (original) (raw)

The objective of this paper is to review the literature on the principles governing gravitydriven separation of liquid-vapor mixtures, review design methods for separators, and develop a model that predicts separator performance given operating requirements (i.e. size or velocity, and design droplet size) subject to design constraints. The model presented can serve as a basis to establish a fundamentals-based new design method for gravity separators. It is not the purpose of this paper to develop or recommend design guidelines; rather it is a literature search and analysis to put the existing design guidelines on the same basis for ammonia.