Liquid Processing
FREE-WATER KNOCKOUTS
A Free-Water-Knock-Out is a 3 Phase vessel, typically horizontal orientation, that is meant to handle a large amount of water with a small amount of oil.Free-Water-Knock-Outs (FWKO) are normally placed near the beginning of a Facility to so that the downstream equipment does not have to be sized with the large water volume.An FWKO or Water Knock Out, or Oil Skimmer Vessel. As stated, it removes the large water volume so that the downstream equipment can be sized for a smaller oil to water ratio, and heat and injection chemicals are not invested into large amounts of water.
Internal Options:
- An array of Inlet diverters
- Spill over Baffles
- Wave Breakers (optional upgrade)
- Inlet Cyclones
- Vortex Breakers
Designs:
- Heads and Shell Vessel
Pressure Ratings:
- 50
- 125
- 250
- 500
- 740
Sizes:
6'x20' to 10'x40'a
Weather Option: Insulated in Cold, not insulated in Warm

Wellflex Energy Solutions utilizes the latest in design technology to assist in detailed engineering, fabrication, and project management to provide our customers with most efficient, fit for purpose equipment. Wellflex prides itself on providing customers with expert product knowledge, creative solutions, and continuous support to ensure we are adding value to their operation. From Full Turn-Key Facilities to your most basic fabrication needs, Wellflex has the capabilities to design, build, and execute your next project.
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500 Randall St.
Rhome, TX 76078
817-730-5111
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