Knockout Pot (Process)

Knockout Pots (KO pots) are small-to-medium process vessels used to separate liquid from a gas stream at specific points in a process — particularly at flare systems, vent headers, and upstream of compressors and control valves.

Key Features

• Simple vertical or horizontal vessel with tangential or baffle-type inlet
• Level gauge (magnetic type) and level switch for high-level alarm/trip
• Manual drain valve (ball valve) or automatic drain trap
• ASME Section VIII design with inspection certification
• Small KO pots (instrumentation pots) available as ANSI Class 150/300 flanged vessels