ELECTROSTATIC COALESCER/DESALTER
Our expertise in electrostatic coalescer and desalter technology ensures the efficient separation of water and contaminants from crude oil, enhancing the quality and purity of your final product. By applying a high-voltage electric field, our systems effectively coalesce and remove dispersed water droplets and solids, reducing the salt content and preventing corrosion in downstream equipment. This process is crucial for meeting refinery specifications and extending the life of your infrastructure. Our units are equipped with high-efficiency inlet oil distribution headers and water collectors, ensuring the optimal performance of your oil processing operations.
Technical Specifications
Performance Metrics
Water and Salt Removal Efficiency: Achieves up to 99% efficiency in removing water and salts from crude oil, ensuring high purity levels and preventing downstream corrosion.
Flow Rates: Capable of handling oil flow rates from 10,000 to 150,000 BPD, making it adaptable to various processing scales.
Voltage Control: Operates at controlled voltages ranging from 10 kV to 35 kV, ensuring optimal coalescence and desalting performance.
Dehydration Efficiency: Reduces water content in crude oil to less than 0.1%, ensuring compliance with pipeline and refinery specifications.
Materials Used
Electrodes and Grids: Manufactured from high-grade stainless steel and titanium, offering excellent corrosion resistance and long-term durability.
Vessels: Constructed from carbon steel or stainless steel with internal coatings to resist corrosive environments and extend service life.
Insulators: Utilises high-performance ceramic or polymeric insulators to ensure reliable electrical performance and safety.
Instrumentation and Controls: Equipped with advanced, corrosion-resistant sensors and control systems for precise monitoring and adjustment of process parameters.
Applicable Environments
Offshore Oil Platforms: Engineered to perform reliably in offshore environments, where efficient water and salt removal is critical for protecting pipelines and equipment.
Onshore Refineries: Ideal for onshore oil refineries, ensuring that crude oil meets stringent quality standards before further processing.
Heavy Oil Fields: Suitable for heavy and extra-heavy oil fields, where effective dehydration and desalting are essential for reducing viscosity and improving flow.
Remote Locations: Designed for remote and harsh locations, providing consistent performance with minimal maintenance requirements, even in extreme conditions.