Patent ID: 6207032
Filing Date: 2001-03-27
Classification: B03C

Abstract:
In an emulsion separating treater for separating emulsified produced water droplets from an emulsion which includes a generally elongate metal tank constructed and arranged for flow of the emulsion therethrough from a first inlet end to a second outlet end, comprising:a plurality of pairs of liquid diffusion and distribution elements disposed within the generally elongate metal tank transversely to the flow of emulsion, the plurality of pairs of liquid diffusion and distribution elements including a plurality of pairs of adjustable louvers to more accurately control the distribution and diffusion of flow of emulsion through the separating treater; andan operating element for moving the plurality of pairs of adjustable louvers being mounted exteriorly of the generally elongate metal tank and being connected to a lever-and-link system to separately move each of the plurality of pairs of adjustable louvers; the lever-and-link system being movable within the generally elongate metal tank, and including a first operating member, connected to a linkage, which linkage is further connected to a pair of arms connected to a pair of parallel rods, which pair of parallel rods separately move each of the pairs of adjustable louvers by means of a plurality of links rotatably connected between the pair of parallel bars and a rotatable shaft of an adjustable louver, whereby the plurality of links and pair of parallel bars move adjacent pairs of louvers in opposite directions.