This invention discloses a
hydrocarbon phase deacidification device and method for the
petrochemical industry, suitable for the deep purification of acidic
hydrocarbon emulsions. The device includes a vertical / horizontal tank, integrating an intercepting
wire mesh, a heterogeneous particle demulsification and deacidification unit, a primary / secondary series coalescing and
settling unit, and a liquid collection and
discharge unit. It is equipped with a multi-
functional interface for material inlet / outlet and online
backwashing. The heterogeneous particle
bed exhibits a gradient distribution in particle size and wettability. The coalescing and
settling unit includes a heterogeneous
fiber module and a tapered perforated corrugated plate to enhance
settling. The method involves separating the acidic
hydrocarbon phase through demulsification, coalescence, and settling. The hydrocarbon phase is discharged from the top, and the acid phase is discharged from the bottom, with an integrated gas-water / steam online
backwashing and regeneration process. This invention offers high separation accuracy, a compact and flexible structure, real-time monitoring and automated operation, long
continuous operation cycles, and a deacidification efficiency exceeding 98%.