Vessel | RCH Industries | 6X20 (26396802) Products
Name Vessel | RCH Industries | 6X20
Code 26396802
Type Standard
Brand RCH Industries
Category Vessels
subcategory Heater Treater - Vertical - 4 X 20
Price $12,750.00
Unit Each (Each)
In Stock Yes
LocationLafayette, Louisiana
Available Quantity1
Short DescriptionSN: 12-13357

Vessel | RCH Industries | 6X20

Size/Dimensions: 6 ft x 20 ft 75 PSIG

Location:  Lafayette, Louisiana

Serial No: 12-13357

Vessel | RCH Industries | 6X20

A heater treater is a 3-phase separator vessel that utilizes heat and mechanical separation devices to facilitate the separation of oil-water emulsions before transporting the dry oil through pipelines.

Horizontal Heater Treater

The orientation of a horizontal heater treater is a cylindrical vessel lying on its side. Horizontal heater treaters have the same basic operation as vertical treaters but have a larger section for treating the crude.

A key benefit of this orientation is that the vessel can handle higher volumes of fluid and heavier crudes that require longer retention periods for separation. Horizontal heater treaters can treat emulsions of any API gravity with high water content.

Vertical Heater Treater

Vertical heater treaters are cylindrical vessels in an upright position. They have a smaller crude treating volume than the horizontal type, making them ideal for space-constrained applications. These vessels are better suited for separating lighter crudes that require shorter retention periods. Vertical heater treaters can treat emulsions having API gravity up to 27 and low water content.

Vessel | RCH Industries | 6X20 for Sale

Untreated crude enters the degassing section via an inlet located at the top of the vessel and dry, associated gases are vented into a gas collection line containing a mist extractor. Produced water within the crude drops to the bottom of the vessel and is tapped off from a separate outlet. The emulsion passes into a heating section containing fire tubes that heat it indirectly with heated water. This ‘washes’ the crude mixture, separating the free water and solids.

The treating temperature typically used can be anywhere from 98.6 – 158 °F depending on the crude viscosity. The purpose of heating the oil is to reduce its viscosity and aid the breaking of the emulsion. The oil and emulsion rise over the fire tubes and flow into an oil surge chamber containing a differential float device that regulates the oil level. Some heater treaters have a section containing a filtering medium to screen solid particles out of the oil.

The oil and emulsion flow into the coalescing section through a spreader. This section comprises an electrostatic device that passes alternating current through the emulsion to induce droplet coalescence. As the water molecules separate from the emulsion, they collide and form larger droplets that settle to the bottom of the tank under the force of gravity. The dry oil is tapped via a separate outlet at the top of the tank.

A heater treater consists of four sections that perform the following functions:

  • Degassing
  • Heating
  • Differential oil control
  • Coalescing

Important Buyers Notice: All items are Sold As-Is with No Warranty expressed or implied. Items offered for sale may be damaged, inoperable and/or missing parts. You are strongly urged to carefully review each photo and video as well as personally inspect the item before making a decision to purchase. Free Oilfield Quote is not responsible for any missing or damaged equipment, part, item or accessory and shall not be held liable for any damage prior to or during the removal and/or delivery of the equipment. Any and all agreements contrary to the above disclaimer must be in writing and agreed upon up front and prior to any transaction.

  1. Payment: Payment in full is required within 3 days of the invoice date. Acceptable payments: Wire Transfer, Cashiers Check.
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  5. Removal Policy: Items must be removed 10 days after the invoice is generated unless otherwise agreed to in writing . Unclaimed items beyond the removal deadline are subject to additional fees and/or forfeiture.
  6. Removal Deadline: 10 days after the invoice is generated.

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This Item is being sold AS IS WHERE IS. There is no customs, export, or import assistance is available from our Company, the Seller, or the Storage Location. Our Company, Seller, and Storage Location expressly disclaim the appropriateness of this item to be exported from, or imported to, any country. Shipping, logistics, transportation, loading, customs, export, and import activities, and all associated costs, are the sole responsibility of the Buyer.

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