Techical and Engineering Services
The company has professionals with expertise to provide to the clients a specialized technical service
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Process Engineering and Design
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Support for Development of Novel Processing Technologies
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Fundamental studies to define conceptual engineering.
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Equipment and process design. Process Simulations.
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Process engineering support for HAZOP reviews
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Support for equipment procurement, fabrication, and installation
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Commissioning and process/system startup
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Emulsion characterization
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 Drop size distribution
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 Rheology. Bulk viscosity. Viscoelasticity behavior
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 Zeta potential
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 Oil-water interfacial properties: tension, elasticity, and viscosity
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 Identification of emulsion inversion point
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Laboratory Studies and Analysis
A deep compositional characterization of the fluid, as well as the knowledge of the fluid behavior at the operational conditions, are key to run processes diagnostic and define and present process optimizations that our clients requiere
Fluid characterization. Some analysis and studies
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Characterization of Produced Fluids
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Phases identification, compositional and chemical analysis (gas, solids, oil, and water). Asphaltenes stability studies
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 Fluid physical properties: rheology/viscosity, densities, thermal properties, contact angle and wettability
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 Surface and interfacial properties
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Emulsion characterization
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 Drop size distribution
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 Rheology. Bulk viscosity. Viscoelasticity behavior
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 Oil-water interfacial properties: tension, elasticity, and viscosity
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 Identification of emulsion inversion point
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Emulsion Treatment and Optimization
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Review of the chemical formulations, dosages and injection points
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Bench top testing to identify kinetic of emulsion separation as a function of dosages and operational conditions
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Determination of over-treatment dosage limit that impact separation. Formation of interfaces
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Effect of asphaltenes precipitation on emulsions stability and effect of aromatic dispersants
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Formulation and test at bench level of novel chemical combinations, more effective and convenient form the economic point of view to treat emulsions. Planning and running pilot test at the production facilities
Our Laboratory Facilities
Some of the techniques include: microscopic analysis, rheology and viscosity, emulsification, emulsion estability analysis, centrifugaation, interfacial tension, contact angle, etc.
Novel Technologies Activities
The company is dedicating an effort in the development and evaluation of new technologies with direct applicability to the energy sector and some others industrial areas:
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Multi-Phase Flow Measurement – Real-time, accurate mass flow rateï‚·
measurement in piping systems simultaneously carrying two or more physical
phases such as crude oil, water, hydrocarbon vapour, and/or solvent/non-
solvent additives.
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Hybrid Separation – Combination of two methods used for separation of
water from water in oil emulsion to enhance separation effectiveness.
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Passive De-Oiling – Utilization of static in-line apparatus to enhance de-oiling
of water phase, without need of energy of chemicals.
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Waste Heat Recovery – Low grade waste heat recovery and utilization.