Abstract: A distributor for dispersing an inlet stream into a volume within a separator vessel is provided, the volume having, in a horizontal plane, a first end and a second end, the distributor comprising:a first distribution lateral, the first distribution lateral defining a series of nozzles extending from about the center of the volume to about the first end and then from about the first end to about the second end;a second distribution lateral, the second distribution lateral defining a series of nozzles extending from about the center to about the second end and then from about the second end to about the first end, wherein the first and the second distribution laterals are essential symmetrical with respect to each other; anda manifold that provides a conduit from outside of the vessel to the two essentially symmetric distribution laterals.The distributor of the present invention has been shown to significantly increase the utilization of the volume of a separator vessel.