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Prevention of iron-sulfide deposition in petroleum processing. Final CRADA report.

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/975021· OSTI ID:975021
The purpose of this CRADA extension which effectively ended in 2003 was to quantify the effect of iron-sulfide formation on the fouling propensity of crude oil. The specific objectives are focused on fouling of the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU-1) at the Shell Refinery in Mobile, Alabama. The technical approach consists of analyzing the plant data, chemical analysis of crude oil to detect key precursors, performing refinery tests using the Argonne Field Fouling Unit, and verifying the effectiveness of a physical device of tube insert and enhanced tubes to change threshold conditions and thereby reducing fouling.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
EE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
975021
Report Number(s):
ANL/ES-C9901501
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH

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