Abstract: Apparatus for separating gases and liquids comprise a vessel adapted to receive a mixture of gas and liquid and consisting of an upper tank (1) and a lower tank (2) which are interconnected by a plurality of tubes (3, 4, 5). A first one (3) of these tubes is centrally located in the upper wall of the lower tank (2) and the remaining tubes (4 and 5) are equi-spaced on either side of the central tube (3) and are also located in the upper wall of the lower tank (2). A gas/liquid mixture is introduced into the upper tank (1) via an inlet nozzle (8) and baffles (9) aid in separating liquid. The separated gas can be collected from an outlet (12) while the liquid passes down the tubes into the lower tank (2). The level of liquid in the lower tank is adjusted so that the liquid extends up into the tubes (3, 4, 5).