Vertical Heater 4′ x 20′

This 4′ x 20′ vertical heater is a compact, high-efficiency vessel purpose-built for upstream oilfield operations. Designed as a non-code heater treater, it uses heat to separate oil, gas, and water from production fluids—streamlining the emulsion separation process and increasing throughput efficiency.

Key Specifications

• Height: 20 feet (240 inches)

• Diameter: 4 feet (48 inches)

• Material: Steel

• Pressure Rating: 75 PSI

• Temperature Rating: 200°F

• Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT): -20°F

• Working Pressure: 75 PSI

What It Does

Vertical heater treaters are essential in upstream production, where crude oil typically comes mixed with water, gas, and sediment. This unit applies heat through an internal firetube to break emulsions, allowing gravity to do the rest:

• Gas rises to the top

• Water settles at the bottom

• Oil remains in the middle

This separation makes each component easier to handle, treat, and transport.

Primary Applications

• Emulsion breaking for oil/water/gas separation

• Pre-transport crude oil conditioning

• Wellhead separation in remote or high-output fields

• Reducing downstream processing burdens

Where It’s Used

Ideal for wellsite installations, especially in early-stage production areas where raw wellstream fluids require basic treatment before entering pipelines or storage.

Why Choose Tri-State’s 4′ x 20′ Heater?

Tri-State Supply Corp is known for building reliable, low-maintenance equipment designed for demanding field conditions. This unit offers:

• A compact footprint

• Simple, proven thermal separation

• Durable steel construction

• New, never-used condition (sold as-is)

Contact us with any questions—we’re happy to provide more specs, drawings, or guidance for your application.