Phase separator module

A phase separator module for insertion, in a flow of fluid to be separated, comprising:

• a) a self-supporting frame for retaining a plurality of impingement plates,
• b) a plurality of rigid impingement plates retained within the frame, and
• c) removable retention means for removably retaining said plates within said frame,
• wherein said frame further includes means for forming a quiescent region on either side of said impingement plates normal to the direction of flow of said fluid to be separated which includes vertical baffling means for blocking the flow of fluid to be separated.

A phase separator apparatus, comprising:

• phase separator module for insertion in a phase separator tank, including
• a) self-supporting frame for retaining a plurality of impingement plates,
• b) plurality of rigid impingement plates retained within said frame, and
• c) said frame further includes removable retention means for removably retaining said plates within said frame,
• wherein said frame further includes means for forming a quiescent region on either side of said impingement plates normal to the direction of flow of said fluid to be separated which includes vertical baffling means for blocking the flow of fluid to be separated.

A phase separator module for insertion in a flow of fluid to be separated, comprising:

• a) a first set of substantially parallel impingement plates,
• b) a second set of substantially parallel impingement plates,
• c) means for retaining said first and second sets of impingement plates in opposing relation to each other,
• d) vertical baffling means positioned between said first and second sets of impingement plates, and
• e) a quiescent region formed between said sets of impingement plates, behind said vertical baffling means, having a substantially columnar configuration.