Understanding the effects that different levels of shear have on the separation of oil and water is vital when designing an efficient and compact production and processing facility.
The location and type of valves and pumps used in the processing facility have a direct impact on the separation efficiency and profitability. Utilizing low shear technologies reduces the number and size of the separation stages required, and reduces the need for heating and chemicals.
Removing high intensity shear zones by using low shear alternatives, and applying technologies that cause droplet coalescence, has a direct impact on CAPEX and OPEX.