| abstract |
The present invention relates to an apparatus for separation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon-containing produced water, comprising; a separator tank, at least one inlet tube ( 22, 27 ), at least one branch means ( 6 ) distributing the produced water stream, at least one outlet nozzle ( 7 ) and at least one guide vane ( 8.1 ) mounted under each outlet nozzle and leading water over the next outlet nozzle; at least one outlet ( 12 ) in the bottom of the tank for cleaned water and at least one outlet ( 9, 35, 36 ) rejecting rising gas with adherent oil droplets, at least one shroud ( 39 ) is arranged entirely or partly along the inside of at least one guide vane ( 8.1 ) in an angle of 30° to 150° related to the at least one guide vane ( 8.1 ). Further the invention relates to a process for separation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon-containing produced water. |