Presentation Profile
Overcoming Challenges in Heavy Oil Viscosity Management
Currently Scheduled: 1/19/2018 - 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Room: Exhibit Hall
Main Author
Dan Airey - PAC
- Jonathan Cole - PAC
Abstract:
There are more than 700 refineries worldwide with a capacity for 82 million barrels of oil per day. A barrel of crude yields gasoline, fuel oil, jet fuel, diesel, asphalt, lubrication oil and other refined products, but actual output varies dramatically by refinery. Viscosity is one on the most critical measures of product quality, for all product types. Heavy oils are traditionally the most difficult to work with and manage. This presentation will discuss how heavy oil producers are turning to the latest developments in viscosity management to improve quality, cost, and output while minimizing equipment downtime and maintenance.
