20240010930. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CRUDE OIL DESALTING AND DEHYDRATION IN A VERTICAL VESSEL simplified abstract (VME Process, Inc.)

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CRUDE OIL DESALTING AND DEHYDRATION IN A VERTICAL VESSEL

Organization Name

VME Process, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Terrance John Larry Trofimuk of Calgary (CA)

Fiona Mcgregor of Calgary (CA)

Michael Thomas of Tyler TX (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CRUDE OIL DESALTING AND DEHYDRATION IN A VERTICAL VESSEL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240010930 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CRUDE OIL DESALTING AND DEHYDRATION IN A VERTICAL VESSEL

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a system for crude oil desalting and dehydration. The system includes a separation vessel with a vertical orientation and a cavity along a central axis. The vessel has two distributors, one for distributing the crude oil mixture and another for distributing a wash fluid. An interface level controller is used to detect and maintain the interface between the oil phase and the aqueous phase within a predetermined range.

  • The system is designed for desalting and dehydrating crude oil.
  • The separation vessel has a vertical orientation and a cavity along a central axis.
  • The first distributor distributes the crude oil mixture within the cavity.
  • The second distributor distributes a wash fluid (aqueous fluid) within the cavity.
  • The first distributor is located below the second distributor.
  • An interface level controller is used to detect and maintain the interface between the oil phase and the aqueous phase within a predetermined range.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Oil refineries and processing plants can use this system for efficient desalting and dehydration of crude oil.
  • The system can be used in offshore oil platforms to remove salts and water from crude oil before transportation.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • The system effectively removes dissolved and free salts from crude oil, improving its quality.
  • It efficiently separates the oil phase and the aqueous phase, allowing for easier processing and transportation of crude oil.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved quality of crude oil by removing salts and water.
  • Increased efficiency in oil processing and transportation.
  • Reduced corrosion and fouling in equipment due to the removal of salts.
  • Cost savings by reducing the need for additional treatment processes.


Original Abstract Submitted

a system for crude oil desalting and dehydration includes a separation vessel defining a cavity extending along a central axis having a substantially-vertical orientation. the separation vessel comprises a first distributor configured to distribute a mixture within the cavity of the separation vessel, and a second distributor configured to distribute a wash fluid within the cavity of the separation vessel. the mixture comprises crude oil, water, dissolved salts, free salts, or combinations thereof, and the wash fluid comprises an aqueous fluid. the first distributor is disposed within the cavity below the second distributor, and an interface level controller is configured to detect an interface between an oil phase and an aqueous phase and to maintain the interface within a predetermined range within the cavity.

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