17552086. STANDALONE DEMULSIFIER TESTING FOR CRUDE OIL simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)

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STANDALONE DEMULSIFIER TESTING FOR CRUDE OIL

Organization Name

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Inventor(s)

Sulaiman A. Jutaily of Khobar (SA)

Murtala Ahmed Mohammed of Dhahran (SA)

Salah A. Al-mulhim of Dammam (SA)

STANDALONE DEMULSIFIER TESTING FOR CRUDE OIL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17552086 titled 'STANDALONE DEMULSIFIER TESTING FOR CRUDE OIL

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an apparatus that is used at a well site to break an emulsion of crude oil using a demulsifier. The apparatus includes a vessel, an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, a heater, and a guided wave radar.

  • The vessel is pressurized and heated to match the desired process conditions for breaking the emulsion.
  • The inlet pipe receives crude oil and a demulsifier, and mixes them together to form a mixture.
  • The heater surrounds a portion of the vessel and provides heat to the mixture.
  • The guided wave radar generates a reference pulse of microwave energy and detects a surface echo reflected from the mixture.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Oil and gas industry: The apparatus can be used at well sites to efficiently break emulsions of crude oil, improving the separation process.
  • Chemical industry: The demulsifier mixing process can be applied to other industries that deal with emulsions, such as the production of cosmetics or food products.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Emulsion breaking: The apparatus provides a controlled and efficient method for breaking emulsions of crude oil, which can be a challenging process.
  • Process optimization: The vessel's ability to be pressurized and heated allows for matching desired process conditions, improving the effectiveness of the demulsifier.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved separation: The apparatus ensures that the emulsion of crude oil is effectively broken, allowing for easier separation of oil and water.
  • Energy efficiency: The guided wave radar and the vessel's heating system optimize the use of energy, reducing waste and costs.
  • Process control: The guided wave radar provides real-time monitoring of the mixture, allowing for better control and adjustment of the demulsification process.


Original Abstract Submitted

An apparatus includes a vessel configured to be pressurized and heated at a well site to match desired process conditions at which a demulsifier is to break an emulsion of crude oil. The vessel includes a first end, a second end, an inlet pipe, and an outlet pipe. The inlet pipe receives crude oil and a demulsifier and mixes the crude oil and the demulsifier to form a mixture. The apparatus includes a heater surrounding at least a portion of the vessel. The heater is configured to provide heat to the mixture. The apparatus includes a guided wave radar configured to generate a reference pulse of microwave energy and detect a surface echo reflected from the mixture.

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