Emulsions and oil treating equipment : selection, sizing and troubleshooting

The problem of removing water which is emulsified with produced oil has grown more widespread and often times more difficult as producers attempt to access more difficult reserves. This practical guide is designed to help engineers and operators develop a ""feel"" for selection,...

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Main Author Stewart, Maurice
Other Authors Arnold, Ken, 1942-
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam ; Boston : Gulf Professional Pub./Elsevier, ©2009.
SeriesGulf equipment guides.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780080559025
0080559026
9780750689700
0750689706
1282286846
9781282286849
9786612286841
6612286849
Physical Description1 online resource (vi, 290 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover; Emulsions and Oil Treating Equipment Selection, Sizing and Troubleshooting; Copyright Page; Contents; A Note from the Authors; About the Book; Chapter 1: Crude Oil Treating Systems; 1.1 Introduction; 1.3 Emulsion Treating Theory; 1.6 Design Procedure; Chapter 2: Crude Stabilization; 2.1 Introduction; 2.3 Equipment Description; 2.4 Design Procedure; References; Chapter 3: Produced Water Treating Systems; 3.1 Introduction; 3.7 Information Required for Design; 3.8 Equipment Selection Procedure; 3.9 Equipment Specification; References; Chapter 4: Water Injection Systems
  • 4.1 Introduction4.2 Solids Removal Theory; 4.4 Removal Ratings; 4.5 Choosing the Proper Filter; 4.6 Measuring Water Compatibility; 4.7 Solids Removal Equipment Description; Appendix A: Definition of Key Water Treating Terms; A.1 Introduction; A.3 Regulatory Definitions; A.4 Oil Removal Efficiency; A.6 Dispersed Oil; A.8 Dissolved Solids; A.9 Suspended Solids; Appendix B: Water Sampling Techniques; B.1 Sampling Considerations; B.4 Sample Gathering for Particle Size Analysis; Appendix C: Oil Concentration Analysis Techniques; C.1 Introduction; C.2 Determination of Dissolved Oil and Grease