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→Separators and heater treaters
==Separators and heater treaters==
==Separators and heater treaters==
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surface-production-equipment_fig2.png|{{figure number|2}}Vertical separator.
surface-production-equipment_fig3.png|{{figure number|3}}Horizontal separator.
surface-production-equipment_fig4.png|{{figure number|4}}Spherical separator.
surface-production-equipment_fig5.png|{{figure number|5}}Vertical heater treater.
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Once liquids are brought to the surface, the oil, gas, and water must be separated for ease of measurement and transportation. A ''separator'' is a vessel used to separate liquid from gas. In some cases, the liquid may be additionally separated into individual oil and water streams. A separator is commonly given any of the following names:
Once liquids are brought to the surface, the oil, gas, and water must be separated for ease of measurement and transportation. A ''separator'' is a vessel used to separate liquid from gas. In some cases, the liquid may be additionally separated into individual oil and water streams. A separator is commonly given any of the following names: