Vertical and horizontal skimmers

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of vertical and horizontal skimmers?

phamus 4 years, 8 months ago

	Vertical Skimmer	Horizontal Skimmer
Advantages	Sand and other solid particles can be drained off the bottom more efficiently Less susceptible to high level shutdowns due to liquid surges	Efficient at water treating because the oil droplets do not have to flow countercurrent to the water flow
Disadvantages	Since oil droplets must rise upward counter-current to the downward flow of the water, the process is more complex	Does not drain sand and particles successfully Liquid surges can trigger an internal wave

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