{"id":907,"date":"2025-09-17T18:17:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T18:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apex-oilfield.com\/?post_type=service&#038;p=907"},"modified":"2026-04-02T09:19:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T09:19:37","slug":"vertical-separator","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/apex-oilfield.com\/?service=vertical-separator","title":{"rendered":"Vertical Separator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Apex Vertical Separator is engineered for high-performance separation of liquids from produced gas, particularly suited for wells with low to moderate liquid content. Its compact and lightweight design makes it ideal for operations where space, mobility, and efficiency are key. Capable of handling gas flow rates up to 125 MMSCFD, the unit delivers exceptional performance through a precision-engineered tangential inlet nozzle, generating centrifugal force that separates heavier liquid particles from the gas stream. Liquids are efficiently directed to a stilled chamber at the base of the vessel, ensuring up to 99% removal of droplets larger than 10 microns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed as a fully modular, self-contained unit, the Apex Vertical Separator comes equipped with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pneumatic controllers and valves<\/strong> for pressure and fluid level regulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety relief valves<\/strong> to prevent overpressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-level alarms and automatic shutdown systems<\/strong> to protect downstream equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrated Data Acquisition (DAQ)<\/strong> connectivity for real-time monitoring and recording<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This system not only enhances separation efficiency but also reduces the risk of liquid carryover to the gas flare and blow-by to surge tanks\u2014supporting safer, cleaner, and more reliable well testing operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High rate gas testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas well testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production optimization and verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Features Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compact Footprint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High Separation Efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced Liquid Removal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foam-Free Operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved Process Control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modular &amp; Mobile Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/apex-oilfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apex-oilfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/apex-oilfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/apex-oilfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/apex-oilfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29-1-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Service<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>&amp; <\/strong><strong>Working Pressure<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<strong>Temp <\/strong><strong>Rating<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Capacity <\/strong><strong>Liquid<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>&amp; <\/strong><strong>Gas<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Metering<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>Gas,<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Oil,<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Water<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Safety Devices<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<strong>Connections<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Dimensions <\/strong><strong>(h x l x w)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>&amp;<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Weight<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<strong>Design<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Code<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Psi<\/td><td>\u00b0F<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">&nbsp;<\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">&nbsp;<\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>(bar)<\/td><td>(\u00b0C)<\/td><td>BPD&nbsp;&amp;MMscfd<\/td><td>Ft&nbsp;&amp;Ibs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>(kg)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<strong>30\u201d<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>O.D. <\/strong><strong>x<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>164\u201d<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Tan\/<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>Tan<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Gas:<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td rowspan=\"12\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.83&nbsp;x 9.0&nbsp;x8.0&nbsp;&nbsp;Weight: 22,275&nbsp;(10,102)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>2&nbsp;x&nbsp;Daniel&nbsp;senior<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>orifice,<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>line&nbsp;bore&nbsp;7.625\u201d<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&amp; 2.9\u201d<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Inlet:<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>3-pen&nbsp;recorder<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>6\u201d 206 H.U.<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>0-1,500psig,&nbsp;0-<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>(F)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>200\u201d<\/td><td>2, 4\u201d&nbsp;x&nbsp;6\u201d PSV<\/td><td>Gas Outlet:<\/td><td>ASME VIII<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sour,<\/td><td>-20 to&nbsp;100<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>WG &amp;<\/td><td>set&nbsp;@<\/td><td>6\u201d 206 H.U.<\/td><td>Div.&nbsp;1,<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1,440&nbsp;(99)<\/td><td>&nbsp;(-29 to&nbsp;38)<\/td><td>4,000&nbsp;&amp;233<\/td><td>0-400\u201d&nbsp;WG, 0-200\u00b0FOil: 2\u201d Nuflometer,&nbsp;2\u201dbypass. Water:2\u201d&nbsp;Nuflo<\/td><td>1,440psig 1,&nbsp;3\u201d&nbsp;rupture disc set @&nbsp;1,584psig<\/td><td>(M)Oil Outlet: 2\u201d&nbsp;602&nbsp;H.U. (M)Water&nbsp;Outlet:<\/td><td>ANSI B31.3,&nbsp;NACE&nbsp;MR- 01-75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>meter<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>2\u201d 602 H.U.<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>(M)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<strong>18\u201d<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>O.D. <\/strong><strong>x<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>100\u201d<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Tan\/<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>Tan<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Gas:<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Inlet:<\/td><td rowspan=\"10\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.67&nbsp;x 7.92&nbsp;x7.0&nbsp;&nbsp;Weight: 20,000&nbsp;(9,072)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Daniel&nbsp;senior<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>3\u201d 602 H.U.<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>orifice,<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>(F)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>line&nbsp;bore&nbsp;5.761\u201d<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Gas Outlet:<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>3-pen&nbsp;recorder<\/td><td>1, 3\u201d&nbsp;x&nbsp;4\u201d PSV<\/td><td>3\u201d 602 H.U.<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sour,<\/td><td>-20 to&nbsp;100<\/td><td>2,000&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;80<\/td><td>0-1,500psig,<\/td><td>set&nbsp;@<\/td><td>(M)<\/td><td>ASME VIII<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1,440<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>0-200\u201d,&nbsp;0-400\u201d<\/td><td>1,440psig<\/td><td>Oil&nbsp;Outlet:<\/td><td>Div.&nbsp;1,<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>(-29 to&nbsp;38)<\/td><td>(318&nbsp;&amp;<\/td><td>WG, 0-<\/td><td>2\u201d rupture<\/td><td>2\u201d 602 H.U.<\/td><td>ANSI B31.3,<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>(99)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>2.27)<\/td><td>200\u00b0F.Oil:<\/td><td>discset&nbsp;@<\/td><td>(M)Water&nbsp;Outlet:<\/td><td>NACE&nbsp;MR-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>2\u201d Nuflo&nbsp;meter,2\u201d&nbsp;by-pass.Water:&nbsp;2\u201d&nbsp;Nuflo meter.<\/td><td>&nbsp;1,584psig<\/td><td>&nbsp;2\u201d 602 H.U.(M)<\/td><td>01-75<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Service<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>&amp; <\/strong><strong>Working Pressure<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<strong>Temp <\/strong><strong>Rating<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Capacity <\/strong><strong>Liquid<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>&amp; <\/strong><strong>Gas<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Metering<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>Gas,<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Oil,<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Water<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Safety Devices<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<strong>Connections<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Dimensions <\/strong><strong>(h x l x w)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>&amp;<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Weight<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<strong>Design<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Code<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Psi (bar)<\/td><td>\u00b0F&nbsp;(\u00b0C)<\/td><td>BPD&nbsp;&amp;MMscfd<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ft&nbsp;&amp;Ibs (kg)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>24 O.D. x <\/strong><strong>120<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>2&nbsp;x&nbsp;Daniel&nbsp;senior<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Inlet:<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>orifice,<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>6\u201d 206 H.U.<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>line&nbsp;bore&nbsp;7.625\u201d<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>(F)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&amp; 2.9\u201d<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Gas Outlet:<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>3-pen&nbsp;recorder<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>6\u201d 206 H.U.<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sour, 2000&nbsp;(138)<\/td><td>-20 to&nbsp;200(-29 to&nbsp;93)<\/td><td>4000 &amp;&nbsp;110<\/td><td>0-1,500psig,&nbsp;0-200\u201dWG &amp;<\/td><td>2, 4\u201d&nbsp;x&nbsp;6\u201d PSVset @ 1,440psig<\/td><td>(M)Oil&nbsp;Outlet:2\u201d 602 H.U.<\/td><td>20.83&nbsp;x 9.0&nbsp;x8.0<\/td><td>ASME VIIIDiv. 1, ANSI&nbsp;B31.3,<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>0-400\u201d&nbsp;WG, 0-200\u00b0F<\/td><td>1, 3\u201d rupturedisc&nbsp;set&nbsp;@<\/td><td>(M)Water&nbsp;Outlet:<\/td><td>(16500)<\/td><td>NACE&nbsp;MR-01-75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Oil: 2\u201d Nuflo<\/td><td>1,584psig<\/td><td>2\u201d 602 H.U.<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>meter,&nbsp;2\u201d<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>(M)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>bypass.<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Water:&nbsp;2\u201d Nuflo<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>meter<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><br>Equipment is designed\/certified to ASME VIII Div-1 (U Stamp), NACE MR-01-75, DNV 2.7-1\/2.7-3, CE \/ PED, NORSOK standards as applicable based on the region (local) requirements.<br>Other sizes and configurations are available to meet most applications. 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