Specialist engineering · Electrostatic coalescers
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Optimising Performance with Advanced Electrostatic Coalescing Technology
- Mixed crude in
- Electric field
- Clean oil out
- Water out
Electrostatic coalescers are critical components in the energy and refining industries, particularly in applications like desalters for refineries and oilfields. They efficiently separate water and other impurities from crude oil by applying high-voltage electric fields, improving oil quality while protecting downstream equipment from corrosion and fouling.
At Excel Energy, we provide expert engineering consulting services to design, optimise, and integrate electrostatic coalescers into refinery and oilfield operations. Our solutions focus on enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting sustainable practices across industries.
01Refineries and oilfields
Applications in Refineries and Oilfields
Electrostatic coalescers in desalters offer:
01
Improved Separation Efficiency
Achieve higher water and impurity removal rates, ensuring superior oil quality.
02
Energy Efficiency
Reduce energy consumption by optimising electrical field applications.
03
Operational Reliability
Minimise equipment downtime with tailored designs and maintenance plans.
02Sustainability applications
Sustainability Applications: Treating Oil Derived from Plastics
With the growing emphasis on recycling and waste reduction, electrostatic coalescers have found applications in treating oil derived from plastic waste. This process plays a pivotal role in advancing the circular economy by converting plastic waste into valuable fuel products.
Sustainability benefits include:
01
Waste Reduction
Decrease plastic waste by transforming it into usable oil.
02
Lower Carbon Emissions
Support cleaner refining processes with fewer emissions.
03
Resource Recovery
Enable efficient reuse of hydrocarbons, reducing the need for virgin fossil resources.
03Our services
Our Services Include
- Feasibility studies for integrating electrostatic coalescers into existing operations.
- Customised design and optimisation for specific crude oil or plastic-derived oil properties.
- Training and support for operational teams to maximise equipment performance.
- Periodic assessments to ensure sustainable performance and compliance with industry standards.
04Technical studies
Related technical studies
Technical study
Impact of asphaltenes, sulphur and calcium on electrostatic coalescer performance
Asphaltenes are a direct barrier to droplet coalescence, total sulphur is mostly an indirect indicator, and calcium matters once its form is known. A mechanism-based guide to diagnosis and control.
Technical study
Rag layers in electrostatic desalters: causes, diagnosis and control
This study explains why rag layers build up in electrostatic desalters and how to diagnose and control them using interface profiles, rag analysis and source control.
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