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

=STANDALONE DEMULSIFIER TESTING FOR CRUDE OIL=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Saudi Arabian Oil Company|Saudi Arabian Oil Company]]


[[Category:Saudi Arabian Oil Company]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Sulaiman A. Jutaily of Khobar (SA)|Sulaiman A. Jutaily of Khobar (SA)]][[Category:Sulaiman A. Jutaily of Khobar (SA)]]

[[:Category:Murtala Ahmed Mohammed of Dhahran (SA)|Murtala Ahmed Mohammed of Dhahran (SA)]][[Category:Murtala Ahmed Mohammed of Dhahran (SA)]]

[[:Category:Salah A. Al-mulhim of Dammam (SA)|Salah A. Al-mulhim of Dammam (SA)]][[Category: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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