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In September 2019, the S·O·Ssm Services regional laboratory in Peoria evaluated the Canty Fuel / Lube Oil Particle and Water Analyser for its suitability as a particle counting solution in the S·O·S Services programme. The instrument provided ISO 4406 particle count results with similar repeatability to other particle counting instruments in the marketplace. This instrument was deemed an acceptable device for particle count analysis in the S·O·S Services programme.
Particle size measurement of pigment in paint and ink is critical for controlling a number of properties associated with the final product performance. Particle size is crucial for optimizing properties such as surface finish, tint strength, viscosity and stability of the final product.
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company (EMURC) recently conducted a broad subsea technology development and qualification program which included subsea processing technologies. One specific focus was on development of in-line produced water de-oiling technology integrated with water quality monitoring sensors that can provide continuous measurements to monitor the level of oil and suspended solids content in produced water. Maintaining well injectivity in subsea processing applications in deep water requires liquid-liquid separation technologies capable of handling challenging water streams in terms of oil and solids content as well as subsea produced water quality monitoring (PWQM) technologies.
The petroleum industry processes crude oil from many sources to make a range of finished petroleum products. One case study is presented herein of the analysis of oil product extracted from tar sand deposits for processing. A sample of this tar in the form of froth with high bitumen content was analysed using the Canty Vector and microscope camera to view water emulsion droplets with sizes as small as one micron.