DIRECT ANSWERA buffer vessel smooths pressure or flow; a gas-liquid separator removes entrained liquid or gas. Their effective volume, internals, level control, drainage and nozzles follow different performance objectives.
Process-function comparison
- Buffering target versus separation target
- Inlet composition and all flow cases
- Residence/hold-up, internals and droplet criteria
- Level, drain, vent and control interfaces
Relevant manufacturing capability
- Manufacturing-stage quality planning
- Multi-method inspection and test coordination
- Traceable release and manufacturing-dossier records
Key notes
- Similar external appearance is not evidence of equivalent duty.