Presentation Profile
S, Ni, V, and Fe Analysis of Crude Oil Using HDXRF
Currently Scheduled: 1/18/2018 - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Room: Room 382 A
Main Author
Kyle Kuwitzky - XOS
- Leslie Johnson - XOS
- Jon Dunphy - XOS
Abstract:
Sulfur measurement using ASTM D4294 are critical for assessing the value of crude oil. It is becoming common to blend crude oil from different sources to meet specifications for sweet crude oil. The introduction of new crudes brings new challenges, like higher concentrations of metals such as nickel (Ni), vanadium (V), and iron (Fe) that can cause problems in the fluid catalytic cracker and hydrotreaters in the refinery. A new technique based on HDXRF is now available for rapid monitoring of sub-ppm levels of Ni, V, and Fe combined with D4294 compliant sulfur measurement.
