6.2
Pumping considerations
6.2 Pumping considerations
? Since the rate of separation depends on the oil
globule size it will be appreciated that any
disintegration of oil globules in the oily feed to
the separator should be avoided and this factor
can be seriously affected by the type and rating of
the pump used,Tests were carried out by a
British government research establishment some
years ago on the suitability of various pumps for
separator feed duties (Double vane,Triple screw
and Single vane ).
6.2 Pumping considerations
? It follows that equal care must be taken to
avoid turbulence occurring in pipework
feeding the separator.
? Placing a filter on the discharge side of a
separator will 'polish' the discharge but
overloading must be avoided.