oil-water separation monitoring Articles
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Case Study: Oil-Water Interface Detection
A well site required a reliable, low-maintenance solution to monitor the interface between oil and water in a crude tank. Crude oil is temporarily stored in tanks onsite before being transported to the refinery for processing. Crude oil extracted from the oil wells contains water and other impurities. Efficient onsite separation is essential for maximizing the yield of valuable product sent to ...
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Monitoring Hydroelectric Dam Sumps - Case study
The Situation Hydroelectric dams produce electric power by harnessing the force of the water flowing through the dam. There are numerous sources for oil spillage: The hydroelectric turbines are lubricated by lubrication oils. The very large water control valves are normally hydraulic powered and are lubricated with various greases and oils. Vehicles including fork lifts, trucks, etc., can ...
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Enhance the efficiency of Oil/ Water separators with Oil skimmers
The American Petroleum Institute (API) oil/water separator was developed by the API and the Rex Chain Belt Company and was first installed in 1933 at the Atlantic Refining Company in Philadelphia, Pa. Simply stated, the API oil/water separator is a device designed to separate oil and suspended solids from industrial wastewater sources, such as those found in oil refineries, petroleum handling ...
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