Methods and systems for crude oil blending with quality and composition monitoring and control
US11754546B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/448
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for monitoring a crude oil blending process use nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) sensors which investigate properties of a plurality of crude oil streams that are mixed together to form a crude oil blend. An NMR sensor is also used to investigate the properties of the crude oil blend. The investigated properties may include viscosity. Resulting determinations may be used to control the input streams so that the output stream meets desired criteria. Additional sensors such as spectroscopy sensors, viscometers, and densitometers may be used in conjunction with the NMR sensors.
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