Sludge Oil Liquefying System (Sols) Using Paralax®
Sludge Oil Liquefying System (Sols) Using Paralax®
Sludge Oil Liquefying System (Sols) Using Paralax®
LIQUEFYING SYSTEM
(SOLS) USING
PARALAX®
Maximize Storage eliminate Sludge
Cleaning storage tanks w/PARALAX®
• You can clean the sludge from your storage tanks
while they are still online.
• Sludge will become refinable crude oil.
• 2500 m3 of Sludge becomes 15,700 bbl of CRUDE
OIL! 15,700 bbl oil at $40 = $628,000.00
• No need to open tanks!
• It will only take days NOT months!
Oil Storage Tank cleaning
• After oil is drained, sludge is left on the tank
bottom
sludge
Cleaning with PARALAX®
• Add crude oil with PARALAX® as below:
Start circulating/mixing
PARALAX
Crude oil
• Continue circulating using available centrifugal
pumps:
CIRCULATING/MIXING
Oil Remediation
• After a few days resulting mix becomes a
Refinable Crude Oil
Crude Oil
• PARALAX® – the ultimate solution to SLUDGE
• Nanotechnology for maximum results
• 2.5-5% solution of PARALAX® to Sludge
• PARALAX® is a safe chemical for the environment and you
PARALAX® STOPS SLUDGE!
• PARALAX® has made all that sludge a refinable
crude oil.
• No hazardous waste to dispose.
• Carrier fluid is recovered.
• BS&W will meet your specifications.
• Maximize capacity on all your storage tanks!
LABORATORY TEST
INTRODUCTION
This report summarizes the composition of sludge from Pertamina RU VI
Balongan and the effect of PARALAX® mixture in treating said sludge.
The trial was conducted using sludge and crude oil sourced from Pertamina RU VI
Balongan, although the 4th trial was using light crude oil from another operator.
This test mixed with oil, PTO. The PTO is used as dissolving substance and now it
can be placed under any relevant test standards. So this testing complies with ASTM
D2042-15 "Standard Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in
Trichloroethylene" with PTO instead of Trichlorethylene.
70
50
40
No mixing Beaker A
30
Beaker B
No mixing
20
10
0
0 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136
Time (hours)
• The viscosity of the oil gradually becomes higher as more sludge is dissolved.
• Steeper slope faster liquefaction progress. Gentler slope slower liquefaction progress. Without mixing,
sludge liquefaction still happens but in notably slower rate.
• Higher PARALAX® concentration helps maintain thinner mixture (lower viscosity).
83.98
82.37
78.44
90
75.69
69.97
80
64.99
63.88
70
58.12
Kinematic Viscosity (cSt)
Weekend (no circulation)
54.31
50.18
60
43.77
43.07
39.25
50
37.17
35.1
30.4
40
Pertamina RU VI
30
20
10
0
0
8
16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
88
96
104
112
120
128
136
144
152
160
168
176
184
Time (hours)
• The viscosity of the oil gradually becomes higher as more sludge is dissolved.
• Steeper slope faster liquefaction progress. Gentler slope slower liquefaction progress.Without circulation, sludge
liquefaction still happens but in notably slower rate.
• No drastic change in viscosity was observed after 100 hours [viscosity range 78.44 – 83.98 cSt] liquefaction process
is done.
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SARA Analysis of Mixture
After Treatment with PARALAX®
Fraction Percentage (wt%)
Saturates 53.80
Aromatics 32.17
Resins 4.36
Asphaltenes 9.67
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KINEMATIC VISCOSITY ANALYSIS (CONT.)
No. Time (hour) Kinematic Note No. Time (hour) Kinematic Note
Viscosity at Viscosity at
122°F/50°C (cSt) 122°F/50°C (cSt)
17. Oil + sludge after 172 59.71 Sludge not 23. Oil + sludge after 220 62.59 Added more 2mL
hours liquefiedyet hours PARALAX®
on hour 221
18. Oil + sludge after 176 61.53 Sludge not 24. Oil + sludge after 224 61.67 Sludge not
hours liquefiedyet hours liquefiedyet
19. Oil + sludge after 192 63.37 Sludge not 25. Oil + sludge after 288 64.33 Sludge not
hours liquefiedyet hours liquefiedyet
20. Oil + sludge after 196 65.68 Added 300 mL 26. Oil + sludge after 292 72.65 Sludge liquefied
hours crudeoil on hour hours
197
21. Oil + sludge after 200 52.29 Sludge not 27. Oil + sludge after 296 73.06 Sludge liquefied
hours liquefiedyet hours
22. Oil + sludge after 216 56.83 Sludge not
hours liquefiedyet
• Addition of crude oil lowers the viscosity of the mixture.Addition of PARALAX® only slightly lowers the viscosity of the mixture.
• No drastic change in viscosity was observed after 292 hours [viscosity range 72.65 – 73.06 cSt] liquefaction process is done.
• Viscosity change observed by addition of parallax & crude oil
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KINEMATIC VISCOSITY ANALYSIS AT 122°F/50°C (CONT.)
72.6
73.
06
80
5
64.33
65.6
63.37
61.53
61.6
62.
59.7
1
52.2 8
59
56.83
7
58.1
57.1
70
7
53.36
51.64
5
60
46.0
9
45.5
KinematicViscosity
43.1
42.6
5
41.
5
50
39.4
37.83
6
40.
4 Weekend (no circulation)
38.9
35.3
34.6
30.40
3
1
40
4
4
Pertamina RU VI
30 Weekend (no circulation) Crudeoil
(cSt)
addition PARALAX®
20 addition
10
0
16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
88
96
0
8
10
4
11
2
12
0
12
8
13
6
14
4
15
2
16
0
16
8
17
6
18
4
19
2
20
0
20
8
21
6
22
4
23
2
24
0
24
8
25
6
26
4
27
2
28
0
28
Time(hours)
• The viscosity of the oil gradually becomes higher as more sludge is dissolved.
• Steeper slope faster liquefaction progress. Gentler slope slower liquefaction progress. Without circulation,
sludge liquefaction still happens but in notably slower rate.
• Note there are big changes in viscosity after crude oil & parallax addition.
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SARA Analysis of Mixture
After Treatment with PARALAX®
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PHASE IV –
BEAKER TEST USING LIGHT CRUDE OIL
The crude oil used in this analysis is classified as light crude oil (API higher than
31.1).
• No drastic change in viscosity was observed after 100 hours liquefaction process is done.
10
Kinematic Viscosity (cSt)
8
6
Beaker A
4 Beaker B
No mixing
No mixing
2
0
0 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112
Time (hours)
• The viscosity of the oil gradually becomes higher as more sludge is dissolved.
• Steeper slope faster liquefaction progress. Gentler slope slower liquefaction progress. Without mixing,
sludge liquefaction still happens but in notably slower rate.
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OPERATIONAL TIMELINE
TREATMENT JOB PROCEDURE
1. Job Safety Analysis (Pertamina may have a different similar document) is discussed in the field
office, in order to determine tasks and responsibilities of everyone involved for mobilization,
connection/rig up, pumping,circulation,rig down and demobilization
2. Safety meeting with Pertamina and PT Geoservices personnel to ensure everyone is clear on
their tasks and responsibilities. Discuss Emergency Procedures (what can go wrong), discuss
escape routes and the Muster point.
3. Drain tank of all crude oil.
4. Insert Eductor assembly into the tank via manhole.
5. Get everything connected and ready for pumping, preferably have a pressure test for newly
made up connections. Upon completion,all non-essential personnel should leave the location
6. Add predetermined starting amount of crude oil to sludge.
7. Start crude oil circulation through a hose via manhole.After manhole (inside tank) oil is jetted
via Eductor assembly. Pump rate: 3m3/min, pressure within the safe limits
8. Inject PARALAX into the circulating flow via suction of the pump
9. Transfer remaining required amount of crude oil into the tank
CIRCULATION PROCEDURE
1. Once all PARALAX chemical is injected into the circulating flow of crude oil. Close and secure
chemical injection pump.
2. Circulation Stage has been started now.
3. Every 6-8 hours
1. Measure BS&W to help determine mixing progress.
2. Measure viscosity of crude oil. It is a performance indicator of sludge absorption by crude oil.
3. touch the bottom and record depth of sludge, evaluate ETA to the bottom and plan when to stop.
Preferably take measurement of depth of sludge in as many spots from tank roof as technically possible.
4. Once all sludge is liquefied, drain all crude in tank.
5. Rig down all equipment,leave location clean and tidy
6. return to normal operation
Circulation Duration: normally 5 days up to 15 days do to the large diameter of the tank
SlippiEgtfulti.D,g Eusme cha work area is 001OD
Job Safety Ana lys is (J SA) slippe.'.J' s11-..rfu:ce.
Wear proper ootweill" 10 prei·.i:nt
Slu dge Oil Liquef ying System (SOLS) slippi:ng.
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debris.
Custom&: P&llllil to Work: -
Location: Supenisor: 4. TilUISportmg chemicals. SpilliDE Secure lids before mo\ing
ahemirals.
Date: Lisi of
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determine wha1other maJerials that may be presiom v.!flh me chemical suspec1 material. Use certified and l.oad ra1ed sliogs md
contliiller if it lms proper lifting spot> of lhe cootamer
or substance:; are iiD tire If safe..proceed with camion
immecliate area. \Vbenenr po»- ible nse forldift for
mces and drums 0111 pall!!ts
l. Bmdlillg chemicals. Ewoswe to dlemicals .Ahn)> rHw lhe Materi:ll Safely
Data Sheet (MSDS) for each
chemic:ll before usi.a_g. 5. Dec0J1tammaliog area if E:oqiosme to cbl!mic:a!s See abo\ e for more iofo:rmstioo.
A""Oid direc,t COlltiCI 'i\!fth chemical; are spil!led. Use ille:n absori>l!lllS 8llld unlize
chemicals. lbem acco to regulatioll5
Use Persoll31 Protecm·e Equipmeat Back injury from iD low posiciOD Bend tnee.s co le;.;e11 pre»ure on
(PPB) where necessary (accordmg to bock 'll.•heo readW!g for a lo"I\'
the MSDS). position ( lift with l41g:s, 1101 bac-k)
Adjus1\"l!lltilarion for propu air
Use b:alld co support body on leg.
c:irotlation ·or use chemrical
oomde..
6. Storing chemicals. Spillmg due to llllSecured c·ontamers Secure lids before storing.
SlOil! clmnicab in a secure :md
Chemic.al contact 'l\oiili fu:ce and other Miltd the MSDS
l!!TI!l locatiou
body pam Sboutlc:ill for help,coDeagues to
ba•-e immediate access to bottle:; of
fresh water ro 1i\1lill affeoed Storage location Store illclosed, •-elllilaied areas,
bodyparts away ftom direa swilighI
Use Safety Shower and or
Eyewa>ll Stlliion Poteorial l!:'lplosioos of illc'ompan1>le Properly label all chemicals.
Properly mai.main Safety Shower chemic:!Js Re\ ew :!wlSDS for illc.onq>3.lible
:!l1d'or Eyewash Stl!cion for ah!!mical mm1ge.
fimctiollillg (clea11, wash, raplac.e
Score flammable chemicals in a
Wilfter often, tb'lfor operability
often) me-safe. storage cabinet. Store
- mddizers away from olhers
:occordiDg to fSDS
FORMAT DAILY
REPORT
SLUDGE MEASUREMENT
NEUTRON BACK
SCATTER
IDENTIVIKASI LEVEL SEDIMEN DAN
ANTARMUKA FLUIDA
Non-invasive, Hasil cepat ,
Pengukuran online
NEUTRON BACKSCATTER
Scan line
gas gas
foam
Elevasi (cm)
foam
Oil Oil
water Hydrogen
atom
water
Intensitas (count)
Counter
Sedimen pada tangki
0 50 100 dst …
Scan curve
gas
Elevasi (cm)
oil
sediment
Intensitas (count) 0 50 100 dst …
Scan line 0 cm
50cm
HASIL SCAN KURVA MENUNJUKAN LAPISAN ANTARA SLUDE DAN CAIRAN
DISTRIBUSI LEVEL SLUDE PADA TANGKI
MATERAIL DAN PERALATAN
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SuzannaV. Mokalu
Business Development Manager
+62 818 0747 5788
suzanna@geoservices.co.id