A multi-phase separation system for liquids with dissolved solids and/or
liquid/solid mixtures. The separation system can include four phases. One
of the phases can include a crossflow filtration unit. The crossflow
filtration unit can separate solids from the process fluid by flowing the
process fluid in a crossflow orientation over a filter screen. The
crossflow filtration unit can be drained of process fluid and cleaned by
high pressure cleaning nozzles. The crossflow filtration unit can be
configured to simplify or reduce the cost of downstream filtration
phases. The phases may be used selectively and/or may be outfitted with
various components to meet different system requirements.