SIM 3100 Two Phase Separator

Model Description

The model allows the user to monitor the feed, liquid and gas phase compositions, to learn about the effect of temperature, pressure and flow rate on the separation achieved.

The level of liquid in the vessel is controlled by varying the feed flow to the vessel.

The pressure in the vessel is controlled by varying the flow of the product gas.

The flow of product liquid is manually controlled using a hand valve.

The vessel also has an over pressure protection system including a pressure relief and blow down valve.

Learning Areas

• Introduction to the principles of gas and liquid separation
• Introduction to liquid / vapour equilibrium
• Ability to study the effect of temperature, pressure and flow rate on
  separation efficiency
• Introduction to pressure protection systems
• Ability to study level and pressure control
• Ability to study feed-forward and feed-back control