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DOE/DOT Crude Oil Characterization Research Study, Task 2 Test Report on Evaluating Crude Oil Sampling and Analysis Methods

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1414422· OSTI ID:1414422
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  2. Allen Energy Services, Inc., Longview, TX (United States)
  3. GRAM, Inc., Albuquerque, NM (United States)

The Crude Oil Characterization Research Study is designed to evaluate whether crude oils currently transported in North America, including those produced from "tight" formations, exhibit physical or chemical properties that are distinct from conventional crudes, and how these properties associate with combustion hazards with may be realized during transportation and handling.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE), Oil and Natural Gas (FE-30)
DOE Contract Number:
NA0003525
OSTI ID:
1414422
Report Number(s):
SAND2017--12482
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English