Process Technology

Crude Oil Desalting

Jelle Bouma 2 Days
In-House / On-Site
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This Petrogenium. course aims at improving competencies of process technologists, inspection and corrosion engineers and operators, in terms of understanding the basics of crude oil desalting, contaminants to be removed and CDU Overheads corrosion control. It is also possible to benefit from an exclusive technical services arrangement from Petrogenium after the training. Participants can be from diverse spectrum of both young and experienced engineers. The training includes both theoretical and practical hands-on sessions. The training can also be structured to address specific issues faced by a particular refinery / operating unit.

Understanding of the desalting process in the refinery, enabling further optimization and trouble shooting:

  • Explain the composition of crude oil.
  • Identify the contaminants in crude oil and their effects.
  • Explain the desalting process.
  • Describe desalter problems and types of desalters.
  • Explain the cause of corrosion in the crude distillation unit (or CDU) overheads and how to control it.

Day 1
Composition of crude oil

  • Oil composition
  • Contaminants to be removed

Crude Oil Desalting

  • Desalting steps
  • Desalting process
  • Crude tank
  • Demulsifier
  • Wash water
  • Preheat exchanger
  • Brine recycle
  • Mixing valve
  • Static mixer
  • Desalter vessel
    • Types
    • Emulsions and interface control
  • Mudwash

Day 2
CDU Overhead section and corrosion control

  • Caustic addition
  • Neutralisers
  • Filming amines

Case Study

Summary and assessment (Menti)

Delivery Options & Upcoming Dates

In-House / On-Site Training

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