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Product Data Sheet
January 2015
From the K-SEP® Range
KIRK Process Solutions
London - Pune - Shanghai - Houston of Separator Internals
www.kirkprocess.com
Background
Key Benefits
KIRK Process Solutions is a leading,
Highly effective momentum
1 breaking action with low
shear
international supplier of process
separator internals to the oil, gas and
petrochemical industries.
High volumetric throughput
2 means reduced vessel size Technology Development
To maintain a leading technical
Typical unit during manufacture
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The KVID™ is a multi-vane inlet The KVID is usually constructed from KIRK also sometimes recommends the
device used in horizontal and vertical stainless steel and is designed to be use of inlet weirs and flow distributor
separators where there is a requirement installed in sections through a vessel
baffles, depending on the application.
for good flow distribution with manway and assembled in the vessel.
minimum shear and pressure drop.
When sizing the KVID to match the
In horizontal vessels the KVID is suited inlet nozzle, we recommend the fluid
Long Life Construction
to both end entry as illustrated above, momentum ρv2 is in the range of 3,000 -
and top entry by means of an elbow 10,000 although higher velocities are Standard materials of construction are
directed towards the head. Benefits of acceptable with reinforced designs. stainless steel grade 316 for all
this device compared with simpler components. For very sour or corrosive
deflectors include reduced agitation and service other materials such as Inconel
hence improved 2 and 3 phase can be furnished. Some contaminants
operational performance, more stable may not be suitable for use with
level control, and reduced foaming. stainless steel; if in doubt please refer to
KIRK.
Applications
Common applications for KVID inlet
diffusers include both horizontal and
Easy to Install vertical:
Manufactured as components that fit
through a standard manway, KVID inlet Production Separators
For vertical vessel installations, usually diffusers comprise pre-stiffened
where there is a high gas flow relative Free Water Knock-Outs
components, requiring only simple
to the liquid flow, the KVID provides supports and assembly within the vessel
excellent vapour distribution allowing a Degassing Vessels
to achieve a secure fit.
reduced height to the mass transfer or
mist eliminator internals. KO Drums & Scrubbers
KIRK provide full installation
The KVID works by smoothly dividing
guidelines to ensure process integrity is Absorber Columns
the incoming flow into various not compromised. If required, we can
segments using an array of curved also arrange to inspect equipment prior Slug Catchers
vanes to suit the overall geometry of the to start-up.
inlet nozzle and distributor length. To
achieve this effect the vanes start with
a wide spacing and gradually
reduce the gap, giving the unit its Wide Performance Range
characteristic tapering shape. KIRK will design the KVID to meet KIRK Process Solutions
your specific requirements, but the London - Pune - Shanghai - Houston
design envelope of the whole separator www.kirkprocess.com
usually means that performance can be
Based on the well proven Shell
Schoepentoeter™ design, KVID units guaranteed all the way down to zero
are installed in a wide range of turndown. In many cases there will be
applications. little loss in performance also should an
additional 10-20% flow be required
through the system.
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