The Genoil Diamond is a 4-phase mobile separator designed to dehydrate oil products to meet
BS&W standards. The Diamond efficiently separates four immiscible phases with different
densities, such as natural gas, oil, water and sand to meet BS&W standards. It was designed to
operate as a self-contained, compact and mobile unit that can be used to test oil wells in remote
areas.
Unlike conventional test separators, the Diamond achieves the separation of the phases with
higher effluent purity and virtually no heat consumption. Furthermore, oil reclaimed within the
apparatus is drier and cleaner. One of the disadvantages of conventional test separators is the fact
that they cannot be utilized as mobile units. To increase the ability of test separators achieve
separation by gravity the fluid is heated at elevated temperatures. Due to large flow rates, a
significant amount of heat energy is required to heat the fluid. Providing this heat energy is
expensive especially at times when heat energy prices are high. Furthermore, large amounts of
heat energy are available only at batteries.
In order to achieve gravity separation, traditional test separators provide increased residence
time. This inevitably increases their size and render them unsuitable for transportation to oil
wells. The Diamond was designed to operate as a self-contained, compact and mobile unit that
can be used to test oil wells in remote areas.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The separator is towed by a trailer to an oil well and connected to the wellhead. The ground
needs to be fairly level to facilitate the good operation of the unit. The operation of the unit is
controlled by way of a control panel wirelessly connected to a laptop. The unit, piping,
instrumentations and controls are displayed on the laptop screen. The flow rate of gas, oil and
water are displayed on the screen and recorded on the hard drive. The readings can be
downloaded to the internet and emailed to interested parties via mobile phone through Bluetooth
connection.
The pressure vessel and the control panel can be built through the Venezuelan representation of
Genoil or a Genoil representative in order to reduce manufacturing costs and eliminate import
taxes.
Local engineers would be trained to commission and service the unit. Instrumentation and
controls are to be shipped from Canada or provided through local representatives of Endress-
Hauser if possible.
3D DRAWINGS
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufactured according to the ASME Code Section VIII and has certificate (U Stamp) for its use throughout Canada. It operates at 270 psig (maximum 300 psig). The hydraulics test was at 427.5 psig.
Unit capacity is 8 cubic meters per hour and has a volume of 2 cubic meters.
Empty weight is 3,455 kg y and full is 5507 kg.
Dimensions: 1700 mm height and 3500 mm long.
Design temperature: 60C.
Instruments and controls are Class I, Division I (explosions-proof).
The controller panel uses 120 or 220 VAC, 50 Hz and the instruments operate with 24
VDC. Consume is less than 1 KW.
Tested petroleum density was 14° API with relative water density of 1.025 and operating
liquid at 60 C.
MAIN FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Innovative Design
4 phase separation (natural gas, oil,
water and sand)
Patented technology
Wireless computer control of
operations
Data downloadable to the internet
Meets BS&W standards
No Process Heat Required
4-phase separation results in higher
effluent purity and virtually no heat
consumption
Replaces a heater treater resulting in
lower capital and operating costs
Reclaimed oil is drier and cleaner
No Chemicals Required
Separation performed without
chemical additives
Compact
Self-contained, compact and mobile
Minimal footprint
Horizontal orientation
High Capacity
Offers the benefits of cyclonic action
versus gravity settling
Capacities range from 50 bbl/day to
500,000 bbl/day
APPLICATIONS
The Genoil Diamond is a 4-phase mobile separator designed to dehydrate oil products
to meet BS&W standards. It was designed to operate as a self-contained, compact and
mobile unit that can be used to test oil wells in remote areas.
