NATCO Dual Polarity Performance Enhancements

OIL

Cameron technology enhances treater performance

Overview
The NATCO Dual Polarity Treater is an extremely
effective method of crude oil dehydration.
Camerons commitment to both analytical and
computational research and development in the
field of crude oil dehydration, combined with a
fundamental understanding of electrostatic treating
physics, has resulted in three significant, proven
process technologies to further enhance treater
performance.

Performance Comparison
32 API Oil, 8.8 - 10.5% Inlet BS&W, 125 F
Dual Polarity vs AC Steel vs Composite Electrodes

Whether expanding, upgrading or constructing

a new facility, Camerons advanced process
technology is the solution to your difficult treating
needs.

1.2
AC - Steel

1.0

Outlet BS&W, %

DP - Steel
DP - Composite

0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
150

Composite Plate Electrodes

250

300

350

400

450

Flux Rate, BOPD/sq ft

LRC Cycle Parameters

Mix Time

Disperse
Time

Voltage

Extremely wet or highly conductive crude

emulsions may cause arcing that instantly
discharges an entire steel electrode array, thus
stopping dehydration. Constructed of a fiberglass
and graphite material, Camerons patented
composite plates resist electrical flow across their
surface area. When an arc strikes, only a small area
of the electrode is discharged, thereby eliminating
sustained arcing and keeping the dehydration
process on line.

200

Mix Level
Coalesce
Time

Settle Time

Documented results include:

Settle Level
Total Cycle Time

Throughput gains of 25%

Time

Improved tolerance to the interface rag buildup

Minimum slippage of untreated crude through the
electrostatic field
Hardware Configuration
Camerons Load Responsive Controller Software Program
Local

Local or Remote

Transformer/Reactor Set
SCR, Firing Board
and SCRs

T/R Interface
Board

Control Board
and Display

Embedded
or Portable
PC

Load Responsive Controller (LRC II)

Electrostatic fields work best if optimized for each crude, but when
the feed properties change, how does your power unit react? In a
conventional system, the power unit compensates for an increased
power demand by lowering the output voltage, which reduces
operating performance. The LRC II was developed to self-regulate
the flow of electrical current by providing full power voltage
regulation even during process upset conditions.
The results include:

Voltage

Higher tolerance for conductive crude

Current
Arc Count

Rapid return to normal operations after process upset conditions

Comm, Loss

Computerized monitoring to prevent process upsets

LRC Programming
Software

Control

Feedback

LRC Control
Software

Remote monitoring and tuning capabilities of power supply

properties

AC Power
Data Sheet | AD01836P

Advanced Patented Flow Distribution

Everyone understands good flow distribution is critical to any
separation vessel, and Cameron understands flow distribution
design. Through the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD),
We have patented [1] the shrouded inlet spreader. The shroud
functions as a momentum absorber that reduces the fluid
velocity prior to release into the vessels fluid body. Performance
improvements include:
Elimination of parasitic circulations within the vessel
Vessel hydraulic efficiency approaches 100%
Elimination of fluid bypassing the grid sections

The CFD summary on the left shows scattered and turbulent distribution
while the summary on the right shows minimal turbulence with equal
distribution in the vertical plane.

Cameron Performance
Thousands of installations in oilfields across the world provide
the foundation for Camerons crude oil dehydration experience.
World-class results have been achieved on and offshore, fixed and
floating platforms, in North and South America, Europe, Asia and
Africa. Low API oils, laden with solids, highly conductive, loaded
with paraffins - all have been successfully dehydrated by Camerons
systems. If your process requirements are more vigorous, you can
rely on our resources to evaluate your production capabilities.
Combining our in-house fabrication capability with our expert
engineering staff, you can depend on Camerons consistent
quality, timely delivery and superior expertise to assure your next
completed project meets expectations.
[1] Patent number 6,010,634

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