A critical problem in many modern crude oil treating facilities involves distributing gathered liquids to a number of processing units; none of which has capacity to handle the total flow. MidWest oil & Gas designed the FWKO with a manifold to solve that problem.

The manifold is designed to remove freewater while dividing singular or commingled production flows. Since it combines functions of a surge vessel, a freewater knockout, a separator and a manifold system, the manifold itself can replace elaborate piping and reduce the number of processing units required.

The simplified design of the manifold makes it more reliable than the units it replaces. It has proved more economical to install, operate and maintain, and these economies increase with the complexity and size of production installation especially in remote areas onshore and offshore.

Standard FWKO manifold models can provide as many as 36 splits on up to 150,000 barrels of oiI per day. The largest standard system, when equipped for free water removal, has a maximum throughput of 110,000 barrels of oil and 25,000 barrels of free water a day

Standard assemblies are normally used where flows have low gas/oil ratios. For high ratios, advanced mist extractors may be added. Heating elements are also available to enhance water, gas and oil separation.