Oil field separation facility control system utilizing total organic carbon analyzer
US6838006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/1846
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An oil field separation facility utilizing a total organic carbon analyzer to help maintain consistently acceptable levels of oil and water separation. The facility separates a produced oil and water mixture into an oil-rich stream and a water-rich stream. The total organic carbon analyzer measures the total organic carbon content of the water-rich stream. The measured total organic carbon content of the water-rich stream can then be used to adjust an operating parameter of the separation facility.
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