Handling of high pour point West African crude oils

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/9501-PA· OSTI ID:5269236

Irani, C; Zajac, J

Problems related with the transportation of two high pour point west African (Zaire and Cabinda) crudes are discussed. Relevant rheological parameters of untreated and treated (chemical additives for pour point depression) crude were determined in the laboratory with a rotational viscometer and these results are presented. In both cases, low concentrations (30 to 50 ppmw) of the chemical additives improved the mobility and reduced the restarting pressure requirements for the crude. On the basis of the rheological evaluation of Cabinda crude, continuous circulation of the crude in the platform storage tank was suggested to field personnel as a means to partially alleviate the transportation problems. 17 refs.

• Research Organization: Gulf Res and Dev Co, USA
• OSTI ID: 5269236
• Journal Information: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 34:2; ISSN JPTJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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