Enhancing Crude Oil Transfer with KPS e-Jetmix Sampling Systems

An important part of crude oil transfers is to have a good metering system in place that doesn’t just determine the quantity, but also the quality or the oil composition of the stream. Making or verifying a bill of lading using a certified system for the quantity as well as the quality is in the interests of both the buyer and seller. It is an important tool for hydrocarbon accounting and to prevent possible reputation damage, claims, and paying unnecessary taxes. With stronger variations in the oil composition and the worldwide shortage of the product, measuring the quality of the stream is often underestimated and is becoming increasingly important. With this said, do you want to pay $100 for a barrel of water?

Significance of Accurate Watercut Determination

The larger the pipeline, the more crucial accurate watercut measurement becomes. Online devices for watercut determination are commonly used for process monitoring but are not accurate enough for bill of lading verification. For low watercut streams, ppm-level accuracy is insufficient. Compensation is needed for variables like density, viscosity, salinity, and sulfur content to avoid inaccurate readings. Additionally, there is no internationally recognized standard for certifying these instruments, making automatic sampling systems essential for custody transfer.

Improving Accuracy and Performance

Challenges with Tranditional Samplers
Traditional automatic samplers assume a homogenous flow in the pipeline, neglecting variations in droplet size, density, and viscosity. This can lead to saturation issues, with water traveling at the bottom of the pipeline and bypassing the sampler inlet. Small inlets may miss larger water droplets, resulting in unrepresentative samples. A solution is needed to ensure homogenous flow and accurate sample collection, regardless of droplet size.

Enhancing Reliability and Performance

Issues with Low-Costs Samplers
Refineries, storage terminals, and offshore locations aim to reduce operational and maintenance costs. Low-cost automatic samplers often have high failure rates, leading to increased maintenance costs and logistical challenges. Using unreliable equipment for custody transfers can compromise bill of lading accuracy. A reliable, easy-to-use solution with a low failure rate is needed.

Introducing KPS KPS e-Jet-MixingTM Technology

Benefits of KPS e-Jet-MixingTM Systems

Inline mixing is often required for large pipelines to create a homogenous flow. Traditional static mixing devices can cause pressure drops, reducing throughput. The patented KPS e-Jetmix™ technology offers a solution with minimal pressure drop and a homogenous flow regardless of flow rate. The KPS e-Jetmix™ system includes an external pump, mixing nozzle, and take-off quill, creating a loop where accurate and representative samples are collected by the CS-01 cell sampler. The e-Jetmix™ nozzle and quill can be retracted for pigging purposes.

Advanced CFD Modeling for Precision
KPS uses advanced CFD modeling software to verify installation design, accounting for variations in densities, viscosities, and flow rates. This ensures accurate results across the entire operating envelope, eliminating the need for guesswork or reliance on past experiences.

Minimize upon Cross Contamination
Traditional inline samplers often have significant distances between the sampler and receiver cans, increasing the risk of cross-contamination between batches. The KPS Fastloop and e-JetMix™ Sampling Systems place the CS-01 cell sampler just above the receiver cans, minimizing contamination and preventing water traps in U-bends.

Sustainable Heavy-Duty Sampler

The KPS e-JetMix™ Sampling Systems are designed for low maintenance and sustainability. The innovative CS-01 cell sampler features unique attributes that provide an unmatched high mean time between failures. This reduces operational and logistical costs and ensures the reliability and accuracy of the sampling system. The heavy-duty CS-01 sampler handles heavy crude oils with high solid content and high viscosity, maintaining performance despite process variations.

By integrating these advanced features, the KPS e-JetMix™ Sampling Systems deliver reliable, accurate, and sustainable solutions for crude oil sampling, ensuring quality and efficiency in every transfer.