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Twister SwirlValve™
Improving Joule Thomson operations and separation performance
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April 11 2024
The Twister SwirlValve is a minimum shear valve that promotes droplet coalescence in two phase flow by means of a generated swirl flow. It is a cost effective alternative to a conventional control valve and is used to improve the performance of downstream separators by increasing the handling capacity, or improving the quality, of the outlet streams. It enables a rise of natural gas production and reduces bottlenecks found in existing overloaded two or three phase separators.
Pros & Limitations
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Increased production capacity
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Increased NGL production (C6+)
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Lower export gas dew points
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Easy to retro-fit in existing piping arrangements
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Debottlenecks existing overloaded separators
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Less liquid carry-over/gas carry under
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Reduced maximum valve capacity due to Swirl Trim (for the axial flow valves)
Specification
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Areas of Application
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Joule Thomson expansion of gas flows. | Gas/Oil separation processes. | Oil/Water separation processes.
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Compliance
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PED, API 6A-ISO 10423, API 6D-ISO 14313, ASME B16.34, DIN, NORSOK, GOST.
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Capabilities
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Flow debottlenecking of separator trains. | Pressure drop reduction in JT-LTS processes. | Reduction in liquid carry-over/gas carry-under. | Increased liquid recovery, reduced chemical loss.
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Control of Process Flow
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Minimizing droplet break-up and enhancing coalescence while controlling the flow or pressure.
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Installation
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Installation may be completed within one day, with minimal disruption.
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Simulation Tools
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The SwirlValve trim is optimized using CFD.
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