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6 Articles
Engineering Theory
Equipment design Design Guide Intermediate

Gas Scrubber Design & Sizing: Theory, Demister Mechanics & Equations

Learn the core engineering principles behind gas scrubber design, including droplet removal, mist eliminators, and vapor capacity.

7 min read
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Engineering Theory
Equipment design

Vertical Separator Sizing: Principles & Calculations

A comprehensive overview of vertical separator sizing, analyzing uniform gas flow dynamics, liquid holdup, and space efficiency.

26 min read
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Engineering Theory
Equipment design Engineering Reference Intermediate

Separator Utilities: Partial Volumes, Interfacial Area and Gas Capacity

A deep dive into the isolated mathematical equations governing horizontal vessel partial volumes and Souders-Brown gas capacity limits.

8 min read
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Engineering Theory
Equipment design Design Guide Intermediate

Knock-Out (KO) Drum Sizing: Gravity Separation Theory & Engineering Calculations

Learn how to size Knock-Out Drums for compressor suction and flare headers, utilizing gravity-based separation principles without internals.

10 min read
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Engineering Theory
Equipment design

Horizontal Separator Sizing: Principles & Calculations

A detailed guide to the design of two-phase and three-phase horizontal separators, including chord area geometry and Stokes Law settling.

20 min read
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Engineering Theory
Equipment design Design Guide Intermediate

Flash Drum Sizing & Thermodynamics: A Complete Engineering Guide

A comprehensive guide to flash drum thermodynamics, phase splitting, and vessel sizing methodology, including the governing equations and constraints.

8 min read
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