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Glycol flash-tank concept

Inspect an original cutaway with separate rich-glycol inlet, flash-gas outlet, glycol draw-off, inlet diverter, open mist-region lattice and closed access cover.

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HOW TO READ THIS MODEL

The system, explained.

EPA's glycol-dehydrator process overview places an optional flash tank in the rich-glycol loop between absorber and regenerator. This original 73-part horizontal-vessel concept separates a rich-glycol inlet, upper flash-gas boundary and lower glycol outlet. A diverter marker, open mist-region lattice and static liquid-interface marker make internal roles inspectable. The access cover remains closed in the complete model; only its poster removes a facing enclosure half. Neither the drawing nor the source establishes a selected Alberta facility, actual line routing, gas destination, emissions reduction, pressure letdown or phase-separation performance for this invented geometry.

Model scope and limits

Original invented static 73-part flash-tank teaching vessel. Three selected main wall bores, hollow necks and flanges, closed drilled access cover, open 27-member lattice, separate deflector and instrument-boundary markers, and eight bored foot locations. The transparent-style poster cut is presentation only after the complete master and GLB export. No source diagram or CAD copied. No solvent chemistry, pressure/temperature, gas composition, glycol level, separation, methane recovery, control, relief, fuel-gas routing, vent treatment, emissions permission, materials/corrosion, connection rating, foundation, safe access or service qualification. The wider contactor, pump, regenerator and vent-control system are not connected or modeled here.

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GUIDED COMPONENT STUDY

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  1. Locate the optional vessel role

    EPA places a flash tank as an optional role in a rich-glycol loop. This original complete hollow vessel is not a surveyed or selected installation.

  2. Enter through the rich-glycol boundary

    An actual opening through the shell aligns with an open neck. No pressure-letdown equipment, feed composition or circulation rate is established.

  3. See the separate inlet diverter

    This flat original marker locates one possible flow-diversion role. Its position and shape do not predict impact, erosion or separation.

  4. Read the static interface carefully

    The thin coloured plane is a static visual label, not a measured level, controller setpoint or gas/liquid simulation.

  5. Inspect the open lattice

    This is one of 27 separately selectable straight lattice members. It is not specified media, a tested demister or proof of removal efficiency.

  6. Find the flash-gas boundary

    The upper exit ends at an open flange. Fuel use, compression, recovery, control and emissions permission require separate evidence.

  7. Leave through the glycol outlet

    The lower liquid-side opening is separate from the gas boundary. Regeneration, filtration and actual destination are outside this vessel.

  8. Recognize instrument locations

    A separate drilled opening names a possible instrument boundary; no gauge, sensor, calibration or control logic is supplied.

  9. Keep the access boundary closed

    The complete model has a solid cover and eight smooth stud locations. Poster cutaway and viewer controls are not instructions for opening or entering equipment.

  10. Distinguish support from structural proof

    Four actual holes mark locations on this foot. No anchor, foundation, load or site design follows from the drawing.

ACCESSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Every part, in plain language.

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Flash-tank hollow vessel wall

Open-ended horizontal enclosure with three actual boundary holes. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Flash-tank dished head -1

Generic double-surface dished closure. Shape and thickness are illustrative, with no code qualification.

Head seam marker -1

Separate shell/head location; no weld or inspection evidence. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Flash-tank dished head 1

Generic double-surface dished closure. Shape and thickness are illustrative, with no code qualification.

Head seam marker 1

Separate shell/head location; no weld or inspection evidence. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Base frame

Illustrative support frame; foundations and structural design vary.

Saddle 1

Illustrative saddle envelope without matched curvature, load or anchorage. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Saddle foot 1

Separate bored attachment-location marker. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Saddle 2

Illustrative saddle envelope without matched curvature, load or anchorage. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Saddle foot 2

Separate bored attachment-location marker. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Rich-glycol inlet hollow neck

Open, independent rich-glycol inlet boundary. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Rich-glycol inlet bored flange

Separate annular flange marker; no pressure class, facing or bolted-joint qualification. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Flash-gas outlet hollow neck

Open, independent flash-gas outlet boundary. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Flash-gas outlet bored flange

Separate annular flange marker; no pressure class, facing or bolted-joint qualification. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Rich-glycol outlet hollow neck

Open, independent rich-glycol outlet boundary. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Rich-glycol outlet bored flange

Separate annular flange marker; no pressure class, facing or bolted-joint qualification. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Closed access hollow neck

Open, independent closed access boundary. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Closed access bored flange

Separate annular flange marker; no pressure class, facing or bolted-joint qualification. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Closed access gasket location

Separate gasket-location marker; no material or seal result. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Closed access solid cover

Solid closed cover; no vessel-opening or entry procedure. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Closed access smooth stud 1

Separate smooth joint marker; no thread, preload or opening instruction. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Closed access smooth stud 2

Separate smooth joint marker; no thread, preload or opening instruction. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Closed access smooth stud 3

Separate smooth joint marker; no thread, preload or opening instruction. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Closed access smooth stud 4

Separate smooth joint marker; no thread, preload or opening instruction. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Closed access smooth stud 5

Separate smooth joint marker; no thread, preload or opening instruction. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Closed access smooth stud 6

Separate smooth joint marker; no thread, preload or opening instruction. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Closed access smooth stud 7

Separate smooth joint marker; no thread, preload or opening instruction. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Closed access smooth stud 8

Separate smooth joint marker; no thread, preload or opening instruction. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Inlet impact diverter

Separate impact/diversion location beneath the inlet. No impingement, erosion or phase-separation result. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Diverter support 1

Illustrative diverter support; no mechanical load qualification. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Diverter support 2

Illustrative diverter support; no mechanical load qualification. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Open mist-region support ring

Location marker for an open mist region, not a specified mist eliminator or capture result. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 1 member 1

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 1 member 2

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 1 member 3

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 1 member 4

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 1 member 5

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 1 member 6

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 1 member 7

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 1 member 8

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 1 member 9

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 2 member 1

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 2 member 2

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 2 member 3

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 2 member 4

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 2 member 5

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 2 member 6

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 2 member 7

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 2 member 8

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 2 member 9

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 3 member 1

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 3 member 2

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 3 member 3

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 3 member 4

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 3 member 5

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 3 member 6

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 3 member 7

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 3 member 8

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist lattice layer 3 member 9

Open straight lattice member, not media design, drainage or removal efficiency. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist cross member 1

Additional visible open support; no bypass seal or packing specification. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist cross member 2

Additional visible open support; no bypass seal or packing specification. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist cross member 3

Additional visible open support; no bypass seal or packing specification. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist cross member 4

Additional visible open support; no bypass seal or packing specification. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Mist cross member 5

Additional visible open support; no bypass seal or packing specification. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Illustrative liquid interface

Single static liquid-region marker; no level measurement, control setpoint or residence time. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Outlet breaker cross A

Open cross marker above the glycol draw-off; no vortex or entrainment result. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Outlet breaker cross B

Second cross marker; no verified hydraulic behavior. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Lower level tapping hollow neck

Open instrument-boundary location without a sensor, reading or control loop. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Lower level tapping bored ring

Separate bored termination marker; no selected connection. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Upper level tapping hollow neck

Open instrument-boundary location without a sensor, reading or control loop. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Upper level tapping bored ring

Separate bored termination marker; no selected connection. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Pressure tapping hollow neck

Open instrument-boundary location without a sensor, reading or control loop. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.

Pressure tapping bored ring

Separate bored termination marker; no selected connection. Original invented static geometry; no chemistry, phase split, emissions, pressure, level, materials, safe service or equipment rating.