A Corrugated Plate Interceptor (CPI) is a compact and efficient gravity-based oil–water–solid separator, commonly used in refineries, produced‑water systems, industrial facilities, and food processing plants. ...
API Gravity is a measure of how heavy or light a petroleum liquid is compared to water. It is a scale developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) to quantify the density of crude oil and other liquids. API Gravity ...
To calculate the capacity of a tank, you need to determine its volume based on its shape and dimensions. The capacity is typically expressed in liters, gallons, or cubic units. Here’s how to calculate it for common tank shapes: ### 1. ...
What is End Point in Refining? ✅ End Point (EP) refers to the highest temperature at which the last fraction of a petroleum product evaporates during distillation. It is measured using ASTM D86 or similar distillation tests. Why is End Point ...
✔ Ensures each product meets quality specifications (e.g., diesel flash point, gasoline volatility).✔ Prevents overlapping boiling ranges, which affects product purity.✔ Solution: ...
✔ Metals like nickel, vanadium, and iron cause fouling in heat exchangers.✔ Reduce catalyst life in downstream refining processes.✔ Solution: Use demetallization ...
✔ Reduces hydrocarbon partial pressure, allowing separation at lower temperatures.✔ Prevents coking & overheating in the heater and column.✔ Used ...
✔ Removes too many light components, leading to flash point issues in kerosene & diesel.✔ Causes overloading of upper column trays, affecting separation efficiency.✔ ...
Problem Causes Solutions High salt content in crude after desalter Low wash water injection, poor mixing Increase wash water, ...