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Cold gas–liquid separator cutaway

Explore an original 70-part vessel concept with open feed, upper-gas and lower-liquid passages, an individually selectable mist-region lattice, inlet diverter and closed access cover.

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HOW TO READ THIS MODEL

The system, explained.

A cryogenic gas-processing arrangement may use cold separation after cooling or expansion to distinguish a gas outlet from a condensed-liquid outlet. The actual placement and recovery depend on the process. This static vessel illustrates a cold mixed-feed boundary, a separate upper gas boundary, a lower condensed-liquid boundary, an inlet diversion plate and 27 open lattice members in a possible mist-removal region. The cutaway shows these regions inside the wall; the full enclosure can be restored with the model controls. An arbitrary coloured level marker poses the liquid-space question, not a measured interface. This vessel does not supply the heat exchange, expansion, columns, controls, refrigeration, cryogenic materials or product analysis for an NGL-recovery unit.

Model scope and limits

Original static vessel with invented shape, proportions and materials. Four open shell side passages, two open head passages, 27 separate open mist-region members and a closed access cover are visible. The cutaway only opens the facing wall for inspection. No sample or product composition, recovery yield, operating sequence, flow path, pressure, temperature, cryogenic metallurgy, insulation, cold-box enclosure, phase-equilibrium or hydraulic calculations, mist capture, level control, relief, rating, fabrication, maintenance or safe service is established. It is independent of the plate-fin core, turboexpander and fractionation-column models; no matched plant or manufacturer design.

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What do the separate upper and lower open boundaries establish?

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GUIDED COMPONENT STUDY

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  1. Begin at the cold-feed boundary

    The hollow neck aligns with a true shell opening. Cold is a role label here; no feed temperature, composition or position in a real plant is specified.

  2. Inspect the complete wall

    The initial cutaway opens the facing wall so you can inspect the inside; Reset view restores the full enclosure. Wall thickness, material, insulation and pressure rating are not established.

  3. Find the inlet diversion region

    This separate plate marks one possible inlet redirection point. It does not model momentum, droplet trajectory or separation efficiency.

  4. Distinguish the open lattice

    One of 27 separate straight members in three open crossed layers. It is a location cue, not vendor mist media or proof of low-temperature capture.

  5. Read the upper gas boundary

    The top neck passes through a real head aperture. The label cannot establish a residue-gas assay, pressure or pipeline specification.

  6. Compare the arbitrary liquid marker

    This visible plane is an invented level cue, not a simulated liquid phase or measured interface.

  7. Find the lower liquid boundary

    A separate open bottom neck aligns with a drilled head. It does not identify an NGL composition, pump, downstream column or handling arrangement.

  8. Finish at the closed cover

    The vessel has a separate side opening, but its solid cover stays in place in the complete 3D model. No inspection or opening procedure is implied.

ACCESSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Every part, in plain language.

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Base frame

Illustrative support frame; foundations and structural design vary.

Complete hollow cold-separator wall

Full circular wall with real side penetrations. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Cold mixed-feed hollow neck

Open shell penetration and separate hollow neck. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Cold mixed-feed open rim

Open connection marker with no selected mating pipe. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Closed access location hollow neck

Open shell penetration and separate hollow neck. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Closed access location open rim

Open connection marker with no selected mating pipe. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Upper level tapping hollow neck

Open shell penetration and separate hollow neck. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Upper level tapping open rim

Open connection marker with no selected mating pipe. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Lower level tapping hollow neck

Open shell penetration and separate hollow neck. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Lower level tapping open rim

Open connection marker with no selected mating pipe. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Lower closed head with real drain aperture

Flat teaching head with bored centre; no pressure-head design. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Upper closed head with real gas aperture

Flat teaching head with bored centre; no pressure-head design. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Upper gas hollow neck

Separate open external boundary through a real head bore. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Upper gas open rim

Open marker only; no flange class or downstream line. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Lower condensed-liquid hollow neck

Separate open external boundary through a real head bore. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Lower condensed-liquid open rim

Open marker only; no flange class or downstream line. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Lower closure seam cue

Location cue only; no welded-joint design. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Upper closure seam cue

Location cue only; no welded-joint design. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Inlet diversion plate

Separate possible inlet momentum-redirection region; no hydraulic calculation, impingement rating or qualified internals. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Inlet plate stand-off -0.29

Illustrative support location without a structural design. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Inlet plate stand-off 0.29

Illustrative support location without a structural design. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist-region carrier ring

Distinct open support region, not a selected mist extractor. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 1 member 1

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 1 member 2

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 1 member 3

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 1 member 4

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 1 member 5

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 1 member 6

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 1 member 7

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 1 member 8

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 1 member 9

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 2 member 1

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 2 member 2

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 2 member 3

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 2 member 4

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 2 member 5

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 2 member 6

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 2 member 7

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 2 member 8

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 2 member 9

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 3 member 1

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 3 member 2

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 3 member 3

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 3 member 4

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 3 member 5

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 3 member 6

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 3 member 7

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 3 member 8

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Open mist lattice layer 3 member 9

Individually selectable open straight member. The crossed mesh suggests a mist-removal region, not supplier media, capture efficiency or low-temperature performance. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Static condensed-liquid region marker

Arbitrary visible phase-location marker, not a measured level, composition or recovery result. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Liquid-outlet breaker X cue

Open illustrative cross-plate, not a verified vortex breaker. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Liquid-outlet breaker Y cue

Second cross-plate cue without hydraulic qualification. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Closed access-seat annulus

Real shell opening, but the separate cover remains closed. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Closed access-cover disk

Separate solid static closure; never an entry instruction. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Access fastener-location cue 1

Unthreaded position cue; no preload or rated retention. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Access fastener-location cue 2

Unthreaded position cue; no preload or rated retention. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Access fastener-location cue 3

Unthreaded position cue; no preload or rated retention. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Access fastener-location cue 4

Unthreaded position cue; no preload or rated retention. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Access fastener-location cue 5

Unthreaded position cue; no preload or rated retention. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Access fastener-location cue 6

Unthreaded position cue; no preload or rated retention. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Access fastener-location cue 7

Unthreaded position cue; no preload or rated retention. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Access fastener-location cue 8

Unthreaded position cue; no preload or rated retention. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Support leg 1

Illustrative support without thermal movement or load design. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Bored support foot 1

Separate display foot with an actual anchor bore. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Support leg 2

Illustrative support without thermal movement or load design. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Bored support foot 2

Separate display foot with an actual anchor bore. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Support leg 3

Illustrative support without thermal movement or load design. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Bored support foot 3

Separate display foot with an actual anchor bore. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Support leg 4

Illustrative support without thermal movement or load design. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.

Bored support foot 4

Separate display foot with an actual anchor bore. Invented static proportions and roles. No selected feed, phase envelope, temperature, pressure, cryogenic material, insulation, cold-box arrangement, separation efficiency, controls, relief, rating, inspection or safe-service procedure.