Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis of Misdistribution of Fluids in a Separator
This CFD analysis used ANSYS Fluent to investigate fluid maldistribution in a piping system feeding two separators, revealing that pipe bends and design impact flow rates. Results showed separator 2 was overloaded due to insufficient settling time, with a notable percentage difference in vapor and droplet flow rates between the separators. The study highlighted the need to consider design effects on flow distribution.