Measure vanadium, asphaltene concentration from the field

摘要

Changes in asphaltene concentration over time can lead to increased fouling of machinery and pipelines and decreased production. A new sensor technology called Micro-ESR can rapidly and unambiguously detect the presence and concentration of asphaltenes in crude oil, online and onsite, where it counts. Asphaltenes can pose serious problems for crude oil producers and pipelines by increasing viscosity of the crude and potentially fouling pipelines and production equipment. At present, few technologies exist for online monitoring of asphaltene concentration in crude oil. A new advance in microwave sensor technology now enables continuous, online measurement of asphaltene and vanadium concentration in crude oil.