R. J. Parker
National Centre for Upgrading Technology Devon, Alberta, Canada
L. Flint
LENEF Consulting Ltd. Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Abstrakt
Western Canadian refineries process a wide range of conventional light, extra-heavy and synthetic crude oils. The chemical and physical properties of these oils determine their potential to initiate fouling in process units. A survey of the refineries identified common and unique foulants. Foulant control and removal was accomplished by standard industrial mitigation practices.