Presentation Profile
Real Time On-line Crude Assay and Process Property Measurements for Crude Blending and Crude Unit Distillation using Process NMR Technology
Currently Scheduled: 10/12/2021 - 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Room: Poster Parkway
Main Author
Paul Giammatteo - 4IR Solutions, Ltd
- Shashi Mistry - Suncor Energy
Abstract:
This poster describes the On-Line Process Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) system installed in 2018. The system provides real-time crude assay and property measurements on Canadian bitumen crudes The process NMR has improved operational performance and boosted crude throughput by 5+ percent.
Process NMR is applicable to conventional crude oil, bitumen blends, and/or any feedstock or blend from light to heavy. Real time measurements of cut points, distillation fractions, densities, asphaltenes, water content, etc., provide actual performance and economic benefits at the tank farm, the refinery gate and at the crude distillation units. Installation and performance details will be provided.
