Today’s refineries were originally designed for lighter crudes. Since there is an ever-increasing demand for oil and the amount of heavy oils on Earth is greater than twice the supply of lighter crudes, refineries are being forced to utilize them. Heavy oils have a very high viscosity compared to lighter crudes, which means that they have a greater resistance to motion. Conventional refineries find great difficulty in processing these “molasses-like” substances. Processing the crude incorrectly leads to operational errors, like equipment failure and process downtime, which can risk operator safety. It is imperative that existing methods be altered so refiners can accurately process the crudes.
Invensys Operations Management has developed its SimSci-Esscor product to more accurately model heavier oils so refiners can adapt their processes. Refiners may then design new equipment or processes or adjust operating conditions based on the characterization of the feedstock. SIM4ME Thermo makes the heavy oils technology easy to use in all Invensys products. Invensys’ solutions for processing heavy feedstock are far more accurate and advanced than other products currently on the market.
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