Analysis of oily water two-phase flow between deflected parallel panels of the model oil separator

Abstract

In the paper assumptions and course of laboratory tests of oil separation process (concerning both heavy and light fuel oil) with the use of a model oil separator are presented. In the investigations NEPTUN 2.5 device, an existing oil separator was utilized. Model - prototype geometric similarity and kinematic similarity of the oil particle stopped within the separator were maintained. Measurement results of oil concentration at outlet are presented for different designs of calming elements of the form of parallel panels and for different physical parameters of flow. Conclusions and practical recommendations for the producer of the NEPTUN oil separator are included.