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F-29 Characterization of HTRI Crude Oils Nos. 18, 19, and 20 and Fouling Deposits from Crude Oil No. 19
December 14, 2023
The chemical characterization tests used in the HTRI crude oil fouling research program were reviewed. Modifications to the current list of tests and new WRI characterization methods were recommended. These recommended methods were used to characterize HTRI crude oils Nos. 18, 19, and 20 and two fouling deposits from No. 19....
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F-28 Mechanistic Investigation of Fouling of Heat Exchangers Caused by Asphaltene Deposition
September 18, 2023
A systematic investigation of crude oil properties and asphaltene behavior at high temperatures and pressures was performed to understand the occurrence and the magnitude of asphaltene-induced fouling in heat exchangers. The physico-chemical characterization of the oil samples used in this study included the application of a novel methodology to separate the...
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Using Vapor Infusion to Maintain Optimal Functionality of Heat Exchangers
October 31, 2022
HTRI staff, Mike Radicone, recently published an article on vapor infusion, an environmentally friendly method that reduces fouling and corrosion in heat exchanger and process equipment that use water as a cooling stream. The use of vapor infusion maintains optimum heat exchanger functionality and cooling water flow by operating the heat...
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