Abstract: An inlet device (17) for a separator (18) for separating a fluid mixture including gas and liquid. The inlet device (17) includes an inlet nozzle (1) for the fluid mixture, a distribution chamber (2) connected to the inlet nozzle for distributing the fluid mixture to one or more axial cyclones (3) constituting an integral part of the inlet device (17) and being connected to the distribution chamber (2). The axial cyclones (3) are provided with an outlet opening (9) for the gas rich fluid stream, a swirl inducing element (21), one or more openings (24) to allow the liquid-rich stream exiting the openings (24) of the axial cyclones (3) as well as liquid separating from a gas-rich stream exiting the outlet opening (9) to be drained to a level below the inlet device (17).

Abstract: An inlet device (17) for a separator (18) for separating a fluid mixture including gas and liquid. The inlet device (17) includes an inlet nozzle (1) for the fluid mixture, a distribution chamber (2) connected to the inlet nozzle for distributing the fluid mixture to one or more axial cyclones (3) constituting an integral part of the inlet device (17) and being connected to the distribution chamber (2). The axial cyclones (3) are provided with an outlet opening (9) for the gas rich fluid stream, a swirl inducing element (21), one or more openings (24) to allow the liquid-rich stream exiting the openings (24) of the axial cyclones (3) as well as liquid separating from a gas-rich stream exiting the outlet opening (9) to be drained to a level below the inlet device (17).

Abstract: An inlet device (17) for a separator (18) for separating a fluid mixture including gas and liquid. The inlet device (17) includes an inlet nozzle (1) for the fluid mixture, a distribution chamber (2) connected to the inlet nozzle for distributing the fluid mixture to one or more axial cyclones (3) constituting an integral part of the inlet device (17) and being connected to the distribution chamber (2). The axial cyclones (3) are provided with an outlet opening (9) for the gas rich fluid stream, a swirl inducing element (21), one or more openings (24) to allow the liquid-rich stream exiting the openings (24) of the axial cyclones (3) as well as liquid separating from a gas-rich stream exiting the outlet opening (9) to be drained to a level below the inlet device (17).

Abstract: A modular, subsea hydrocarbon production hub 36 comprises a primary manifold 22 and a plurality of co-located extension structures 26, 30, 34. The primary manifold 22 has first connections 23 for connection a top-side facility 21, second connections 27, 35 for connection to at least one extension structure 26, 34, and third connections 25 for connection to at least one well 24. The extension structures 26, 30, 34 may comprise a secondary manifold 26, 30, having first connections 27, 31 for connection to the primary manifold 22 or another secondary manifold 26, 30, second connections 31 for connection to at least one further extension structure 26, 30, 36, and third connections 28, 31 for connection to further wells 29, 32. The extension structures 26, 30, 34 may also comprise one or more functional units, such as a pumping unit 34 or a separator unit 51.

Abstract: An inlet device (17) for a separator (18) for separating a fluid mixture including gas and liquid. The inlet device (17) includes an inlet nozzle (1) for the fluid mixture, a distribution chamber (2) connected to the inlet nozzle for distributing the fluid mixture to one or more axial cyclones (3) constituting an integral part of the inlet device (17) and being connected to the distribution chamber (2). The axial cyclones (3) are provided with an outlet opening (9) for the gas rich fluid stream, a swirl inducing element (21), one or more openings (24) to allow the liquid-rich stream exiting the openings (24) of the axial cyclones (3) as well as liquid separating from a gas-rich stream exiting the outlet opening (9) to be drained to a level below the inlet device (17).

Abstract: An inlet device (17) for a gravity separator (18) for separating a fluid mixture including gas and liquid. The inlet device (17) includes an inlet nozzle (1) for the fluid mixture, a distribution chamber (2) connected to the inlet nozzle for distributing the fluid mixture to one or more axial cyclones (3) constituting an integral part of the inlet device (17) and being connected to the distribution chamber (2). The axial cyclones (3) are provided with a bottom inlet opening, a top outlet opening (9) for the gas rich fluid stream, a swirl inducing element (21), one or more openings (24) to allow liquid to leave the axial cyclones (3), and to be drained to a level below the inlet device (17).

Abstract: An inlet device (17) for a gravity separator (18) for separating a fluid mixture including gas and liquid. The inlet device (17) includes an inlet nozzle (1) for the fluid mixture, a distribution chamber (2) connected to the inlet nozzle for distributing the fluid mixture to one or more axial cyclones (3) constituting an integral part of the inlet device (17) and being connected to the distribution chamber (2). The axial cyclones (3) are provided with a bottom inlet opening, a top outlet opening (9) for the gas rich fluid stream, a swirl inducing element (21), one or more openings (24) to allow liquid to leave the axial cyclones (3), and to be drained to a level below the inlet device (17).

Abstract: Axial flow demisting cyclone for separation of material compositions of gas, liquid and particulate solids comprising an inlet conduit (18) for the material composition and an outlet conduit (19) for the substantially dry and clean gas, and a swirl facilitating device (20) that sets the entering material composition in rotation. The cyclons comprises a mainly cylindrical tube (11) which is provided with slots or perforations (21) to allow parts of the material composition, hereunder liquids and particulate solids to flow out from the cyclone tube (11) and into a substantially closed chamber (22) which is delimited by an inlet plate (24), by an outlet plate (23) ad by a circumferential plate (12).

Abstract: Axial flow demisting cyclone for separation of material compositions of gas, liquid and particulate solids comprising an inlet conduit (18) for the material composition and an outlet conduit (19) for the substantially dry and clean gas, and a swirl facilitating device (20) that sets the entering material composition in rotation. The cyclons comprises a mainly cylindrical tube (11) which is provided with slots or perforations (21) to allow parts of the material composition, hereunder liquids and particulate solids to flow out from the cyclone tube (11) and into a substantially closed chamber (22) which is delimited by an inlet plate (24), by an outlet plate (23) ad by a circumferential plate (12).

Abstract: Vane diffuser for use in separators for separating a liquid phase and/or a particulate material from a gas flow, includes a distribution chamber that communicates with the inlet pipe stub of the separator. A top plate, a bottom plate, and a plurality of curved, parallel vanes together delimit a plurality of diffuser channels. Each of the vanes has a thickness which varies in the flow direction to ensure an even expansion of the cross-sectional area of the diffuser channels, thereby reducing reverse flow along the suction side of the vanes, as occurs with vanes of uniform thickness.

Abstract: Van diffuser for use in separators used to separate a liquid phase and/or particulate material from a gas flow, comprising a distribution chamber (14) that communicates with the separator's (1) inlet pipe stub (2). A top plate (9), a bottom plate (10), and a plurality of curved, parallel vanes (11) together delimit a plurality of diffuser channels (13). The vanes (11) have a varying thickness in the flow direction which ensures an even expansion of the cross-sectional area of the diffuser channels (13), which implies that the fluid will not be given a reverse flow along the suction side (18) of the vanes (11) as is the case for vanes with uniform thickness.

Abstract: Axial flow demisting cyclone for separation of a mixture of gas and liquid including an inlet 30 for gas containing liquid droplets and an outlet 31 for substantially dry gas, including a mainly cylindrical cyclone tube 16 with at least one path of slots or perforations 19 allowing a part of the fluid, including separated liquid, to flow out of the cyclone tube 16. The demisting cyclone also includes a swirl inducing device 17, 18 to set the entering fluid in rotation. This swirl-inducing device is formed from a cascade of vanes 18 attached to a concentric core body 17, preferably cylindrical in shape, which extends towards the wall of the cyclone tube 16, the vanes 18 being in the longitudinal direction of the vanes from their leading edge 23 to their trailing edge 24.

Abstract: A flotation separator for the separation of a dispersed liquid phase and/or suspended solid materials from a continuous liquid phase containing free gas including; an open or closed vessel (1) which is completely or partially liquid filled, is equipped with one or several inlet nozzles (2) feeding the inflowing mixture through one or several distribution chambers (13) toward one or several substantially vertically arranged cyclone pipes (15). Each cyclone pipe (15) is equipped with a swirl generating inlet device (14), a lower exit (16) where continuous liquid phase is exiting the cyclone pipe (15), and an upper exit (17) where gas, the dispersed liquid, and/or suspended solids, together with parts of the continuous liquid phase are exiting the cyclone pipe (15). The upper exit port (17) of the cyclone pipe or pipes (15) is completely or partially submerged in the continuous liquid phase.

Abstract: Axial flow demisting cyclone for separation of a mixture of gas and liquid including an inlet 30 for gas containing liquid droplets and an outlet 31 for substantially dry gas, including a mainly cylindrical cyclone tube 16 with at least one path of slots or perforations 19 allowing a part of the fluid, including separated liquid, to flow out of the cyclone tube 16. The demisting cyclone also includes a swirl inducing device 17, 18 to set the entering fluid in rotation. This swirl-inducing device is formed from a cascade of vanes 18 attached to a concentric core body 17, preferably cylindrical in shape, which extends towards the wall of the cyclone tube 16, the vanes 18 being in the longitudinal direction of the vanes from their leading edge 23 to their trailing edge 24.