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Session 4

Session 4. Automated Crude and Diluent Blending using on-line Physical Property Analyzers. Glenn Fannin Business Development Manager Process Analyzers and Systems BARTEC BENKE GmbH. Overview. Introduction BARTEC BENKE on-line analyzers and sub-systems in the blending system

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Session 4

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  1. Session 4 Automated Crude and Diluent Blending using on-line Physical Property Analyzers • Glenn Fannin Business Development Manager Process Analyzers and Systems BARTEC BENKE GmbH 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference

  2. Overview Introduction BARTEC BENKE on-line analyzers and sub-systems in the blending system The TEXON blending system Conclusion 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 2 1 - 2 October 2014

  3. Introduction Different crude oil qualities in multiple intermediate storage and upgrade facilities Stronger regulations due to increased on-line production and longer transportation routes To meet market quality specifications: Blending with light hydrocarbons (diluent and butane) - 25 to 75 % 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 1 - 2 October 2014 3

  4. Introduction • Amount of diluent has to be controlled for various reasons: • Excess of light hydrocarbons will cause cavitation / reduces life times of equipment • Emission of gaseous content needs to be minimized for environmental protection • Price of diluent components may exceed the price of crude oil 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 4

  5. Introduction Vapor pressure and viscosity are the two key physical properties to be controlled Blending systems need following highlights: 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 5

  6. Introduction • Solution: • A newly developed automated crude oil, diluent and butane blending technology • Including • On-line vapor pressure and viscosity analyzers (ASTM compliant and/or correlating) • Software and hardware (patented blending system)  Captures significant value, operating flexibility, profit increase 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 6

  7. Overview Introduction BARTEC BENKE on-line analyzers and sub-systems in the blending system The TEXON blending system Conclusion 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 7

  8. BARTEC BENKE systems • Vapor pressure is measured according to the Reid method • Simplified description of the method: • Liquid sample is conditioned to 37.8°C (100°F) • A fixed volume of liquid is expanded at a ratio of 1 : 4 • The resulting pressure is recorded (after reaching the equilibrium) 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 8

  9. BARTEC BENKE systems • Analyzers operate according to following standards: • ASTM D 5191 Mini Method for Petroleum Products • In addition analyzers are designed to meet the following standards: • ASTM D 323 Reid Method • ASTM D 4953 Dry Method for Gasoline and Gasoline – Oxygenate Blends • ASTM D 5482 Mini Method – Atmospheric • ASTM D 6377 Expansion Method for Crude Oil • ASTM approved correlations from one method to others are available 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 9

  10. BARTEC BENKE systems 1) Higher viscosities / temperatures on request • RVP analyzer from BARTEC BENKE • ASTM compliant • High precision and maximized performance with optimized assembly of measuring cell • Short reaction times due to integrated temperature control unit • Applicable for high viscous samples (up to 200 cSt1)) • Low sample consumption (3 to 5 liters per hour) • Optional heat tracing available 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 10

  11. Pneumatic Piston Drive Temperature Control Unit (TCU) Flowrate Control Unit Special Feature: Cooling with Sample (TEM) Sample Outlet BARTEC BENKE systems Vapor Pressure Process Analyzer RVP-4 (correlating to ASTM D5191) Fill Mode 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 11

  12. Pneumatic Piston Drive Temperature Control Unit (TCU) Flowrate Control Unit Special Feature: Cooling with Sample (TEM) Sample Outlet BARTEC BENKE systems Expand Mode 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 12

  13. BARTEC BENKE systems • This is how it looks in real life 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 13

  14. BARTEC BENKE systems • Viscosity is measured acc. to ASTM D445 • Simplified description of the method: • Pre-treated sample is temperature controlled at set pressure and flow • Measuring temperature is pre-set and can be changed to meet target viscosity measuring conditions • Pressure drop across the capillary is measured • A Coriolis mass flow meter measures mass flow and density at the capillary outlet 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 14

  15. Sample Inlet BARTEC BENKE systems I-Air Inlet Cleaning medium Continuous Viscosity Process Analyzer (according to ASTM D445) Controller Controller Controller Controller Sample Outlet Pt100 (ρ) Capillary Pt1000 Pt1000 ΔP 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 15

  16. BARTEC BENKE systems • This is how it looks in real life 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 16

  17. BARTEC BENKE systems • The MGA-nano is designed for gas chromatography analysis of gases and low-boiling petrochemical liquids. • The analysis consists of determining the quality and quantity information on individual components of an unknown sample. • The key part of the analysis is the micro gas chromatography module (GC module for short) based on MEMS technology (micro-electro-mechanical system). • Every GC module is equipped with a specific separating column or separating column circuitry. • A powerful thermal conductivity detector (TCD) with very good detection limits is subsequently used to detect the separated components. • In order to expand the area of application of the MGAnano is equipped with a continuously operated evaporator unit. This allows low-boiling liquids to be evaporated at a preset temperature and under the controlled addition of a carrier gas. 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 17

  18. BARTEC BENKE systems • This is how it looks in real life • Standardized Electronics 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 18

  19. BARTEC BENKE systems • Subsystems: Sample Conditioning System (SCS) and Closed Loop Chiller (FKS) • Sample is conditioned prior to entering the analyzer. Pressure, temperature and flow are set. Impurities and water will be removed • Both, RVP-4 and VISC-4 require coolant to guarantee measurement according to ASTM 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 19

  20. BARTEC BENKE systems • Subsystems Sample Conditioning System and Closed Loop Chiller Excess Temperature Control TCU Coolant Chiller Control Unit Closed Loop Chiller 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 20

  21. Overview Introduction BARTEC BENKE on-line analyzers and sub-systems in the blending system The TEXON blending system Conclusion 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 21

  22. TEXON Blending System • Unblended crude oil flows to the on-line analyzers • One analyzer measures vapor pressure correlating to ASTM D5191 • The second measures viscosity at seasonally set temperature according to ASTM D445 • Results are transmitted to on-site PLC • Software calculates optimal diluent and/or butane blend percentages to inject 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 22

  23. Crude Tank Diluent Tank Butane Tank Diluent Fast Loop Crude Analyzers Blending Skid Diluent Analyzers Analyzer Building Sample Recovery Tank TEXON Blending System • The patented TEXON Blending System – basic components 1. Crude Flow Crude Fast Loop 2. Diluent Flow 3. Butane Flow 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 23

  24. TEXON Blending System • The patented TEXON Blending System – with 2 x MGA-nano Analyzers MGA-nano 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 24

  25. TEXON Blending System • This is how it looks in real life 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 25

  26. TEXON Blending System • The TEXON software monitors, evaluates and stores all test results from BARTEC BENKE analyzers: • Volume information from each meter • All diluent blending percentages and calculation • Total quantities of diluent injected in the crude • Butane injected into diluent/crude along with crude quantities blended for each injector • Every alarm activated during system operation 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 26

  27. Overview Introduction BARTEC BENKE on-line analyzers and sub-systems in the blending system The TEXON blending system Conclusion 1 - 2 October 2014 27 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference

  28. Conclusion • Working closely with customers resulted in the developed robust systems including • Special hardware/analyzers • Special software to optimize blending processes. 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 28

  29. Conclusion • Blending solutions include: • Sight surveys • Patented blending processes incl. PLC cabinet, I/O cabinet and software • Robust on-line analyzers with auxiliary systems • Blending skids with sensors, pumps and controls • Safety features • Data history management and evaluation • On-line and on-site service 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 29

  30. Conclusion • Blending solutions optional include: • Analyzer shelters with auxiliary systems • Tank farm management for crude and diluent • Butane management • … A turn-key solution !!! • The expert team offers customized blending solutions for crude, diluent and butane for a wide range of applications 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 30

  31. Thanks for your attention Any questions? Please contact: Glenn Fannin Mr. Larry Mattingly Business Development Manager Partner BARTEC BENKE GmbH TexonLP Office: 40-49-707239 Office: 407-321-2500 Mobile: 407-361-1005 Glenn.fannin@bartec-benke.de lmattingly@mce-inc.com TEXON contact: Mr. Ronnie Andrews Office: 281-596-1667 / Email: randrews@texonlp.com 1 - 2 October 2014 22nd Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Conference 31

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