Effective Crude Characterization Assay Formats - Basic
Purpose:
- Early identification of changes in crude oil
- Preliminary economic assessment of the crude oil
Testing:
- Complete Distillation to 1050 °F
- Whole crude Measurements (API, Sulfur, Metals)
- Selected cut data – Jet Smoke and Freeze, Diesel Cloud, etc.
Benefit:
- Optimize crude purchasing decisions
- Avoid unexpected refinery process upsets
Example:
- Identification of loadport differences