VORSOMAX® Cyclonic Inlet Device

The VORSOMAX® cyclonic inlet device is a patent-pending inlet device that delivers good separation of vapor and liquid phases. It consists of a manifold and a series of separation cans, in which centrifugal force is generated to provide the vapor-liquid separation.

VORSOMAX cyclonic inlet device decreases the momentum of the feed stream entering an inlet nozzle. This is performed in a controlled manner which allows:

• Removal of bulk liquid and some solids
• Foam breaking or suppression
• Good distribution of vapor over downstream internals
• Reduced liquid loading to downstream mist elimination equipment
• Minimization of droplet shatter, which prevents creation of additional fine entrainment
• Reduction of forces generated by vapor acting on liquid surfaces below the feed point, which prevents re-entrainment
• Lower pressure drop compared to conventional inlet cyclones

Characteristics of VORSOMAX Cyclonic Inlet Device

• Due to high efficiency separation of liquid from vapor, reduces liquid load to mist elimination equipment
• Prevents shear forces acting on liquid levels which can lead to re-entrainment of previously collected liquid
• Modular construction allows for easy installation through vessel manways
• Custom engineered for vertical or horizontal vessels

Benefits

• Minimizes new vessel diameter and weight
• High gas turndown
• Ideal for debottlenecking existing separators for capacity upgrades