Phase separation of hydrocarbon liquids using liquid vortex

摘要: For hot hydrocarbon liquids and slurries containing a vapor portion derived from hydrogenation process, the is separated liquid within separation zone by providing vortex flow pattern having gas core. The withdrawn core through an inwardly-extending conduit, remaining rotating passed to below vortex. If catalyst particles are also contained in liquid, such as coal or oil reaction effluent at elevated temperature pressure conditions, catalysts can be conveniently product stream returned along with recycled liquid. A clean for further processing. desired, phase utilizing provided catalytic zone.