Deposition of organic and inorganic materials in crude oil production and processing
Conference
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OSTI ID:376324
- Fouling and Coking Technology, Inc., Kingwood, TX (United States)
Fouling is the phenomena of the deposition of undesired materials on a metal surface leading to operational problems affecting heat transfer, pressure, flow and production. Fouling of organic and inorganic materials was investigated using a Thermal Fouling Test Unit. Test results showed that the addition of asphaltenes, sea salt, clay, iron sulfide lead to increased fouling of crude oils. Fouling of crude oils is influenced by operating conditions, equipment design and crude oil chemical composition especially asphaltenes, aliphatics, aromatics and inorganic materials. Characterization of deposits from crude oil production and processing shows the presence of asphaltenes, coke and various inorganic materials.
- OSTI ID:
- 376324
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-960154--; ISBN 0-9648731-8-4
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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