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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 2020
Filed:
May. 16, 2017
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Mahendra Ladharam Joshi, Katy, TX (US);
Catherine James, Oklahoma City, OK (US);
Chengbao Wang, Oklahoma City, OK (US);
Brian Paul Reeves, Edmond, OK (US);
Michael Salerno, Edmond, OK (US);
Shyam Sivaramakrishnan, Fremont, CA (US);
NextStream Emulsifier Enhancer, LLC, Oklahoma City, OK (US);
Abstract
A surface-based separation assembly for use in separating fluid. The surface-based separation assembly includes a gas-liquid separator configured to receive a fluid stream, and configured to separate the fluid stream into a gas stream and a mixed stream of at least two liquids. A liquid-liquid separator is in flow communication with the gas-liquid separator. The liquid-liquid separator is configured to receive the mixed stream from the gas-liquid separator, and is configured to separate the mixed stream into a first liquid stream and a second liquid stream. The assembly further includes a rotatable shaft including a first portion extending through the gas-liquid separator, and a second portion extending through the liquid-liquid separator. The rotatable shaft is configured to induce actuation of the gas-liquid separator and the liquid-liquid separator.