A liquid-gas compact cyclonic separator is a device used to separate a mixture of liquid and gas phases based on the principle of centrifugal force, employing cyclonic action to achieve efficient separation in a compact design. The separator utilizes the difference in densities between the liquid and gas phases to separate them by exploiting the rotational motion induced by the cyclonic flow pattern.

Here are the key characteristics and working principles of a liquid-gas compact cyclonic separator:

• Designed to occupy minimal space while providing effective separation. It typically has a streamlined and cylindrical shape, allowing for installation in tight spaces or offshore platforms where space is limited.

• The separator utilizes the principle of cyclonic flow, which creates a swirling motion within the device. As the mixture of liquid and gas enters the separator tangentially, inducing a high-velocity rotating flow pattern and a centrifugal force field within the separator.

• Centrifugal Separation generated by the cyclonic flow, causing the liquid droplets within the mixture to move towards the outer walls of the separator, where they collide and coalesce, that collect at the bottom of the separator for further extraction or disposal.

• Gas Outlet. Since the gas phase is less dense than the liquid one, tends to occupy the central core of the separator and moves upward along the axis of the separator, forming a gas core. The outlet at the top allows the separated gas to exit the device.

• Liquid-gas compact cyclonic separators are designed to achieve high separation efficiency, removing a significant portion of liquid droplets from the gas stream. The performance of the separator is influenced by factors such as inlet conditions (flow rates, pressure, temperature), separator geometry, and the properties of the fluid mixture.

It's important to note that specific designs and configurations of liquid-gas compact cyclonic separators may vary based on the intended application. TBX follows detailed engineering and sizing calculations to ensure optimal performance and efficient separation based on the specific operating conditions and requirements.