Vertical Vane Separator AVGS

Principal of Operation

The Anderson AVGS Vertical Gas Separator is a high-efficiency separator designed for removal of large amounts of liquid from a gas flow.  As the gas enters the separator, it must pass through several phases of sep­aration before exiting the separator.  The primary stage of separation occurs as the incoming liquid laden gas encounters a Centrifugal Knock-Out Baffle.  This baffle is successful at 1.) changing the direction of the gas, and imparting a centrifugal motion on the gas, which forces the liquid particles together, to the outside wall of the vessel, where the liquid can drain away from the rising gas. And 2.) knock-out slugs of liquid and direct them to the liquid collection area.  The liquid collection area is located beneath the inlet, and provides adequate retention time for the liquid to settle and calm, and for gas to breakout of solution and escape the liquid.

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The majority of the liquid has been removed by the knock-out baffle, and the gas now must pass upwards through a dis-engaging region. As the gas rises, the turbulence caused by the knock-out baffle, subsides, and liquid particles begin to coalesce into larger particles, and dis-engage from the rising gas due to gravity.  This region allows for the removal of all but the finest liquid particles.

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The final stage of separation is the Anderson Separation Vane. As the gas/liquid mixture enters the Vane Bun­dle, the mixture is forced to change directions several times.  The low-density gas can easily negotiate this tor­tuous path, but because of momentum, the high-density liquid is unable to change direction without impinging on the vane wall.  At each change in direction,