X20 For heavy crude oil dehydration0 pages
For heavy crude oil dehydration
X20
The Alfa Laval X20, model OFSX 520T-11CEGPX, is a high
capacity purifier designed for dehydration of crude oil, especially
heavy crude oil with an API down to 11.5. The design
is based on the robust nozzle-type centrifuge in order to
withstand the demanding situations encountered in the oil
producing industry. The machine is in compliance with the
EC ATEX directive category 2, and therefore Zones 1 and 2.
As an option, the machine can be operated under a positive
pressure of 400 kPa, as it has an ASME-approved pressure
casing. The X20 purifier is one machine in the X20 family,
which also consists of machines for applications such as
produced water de-oiling and tar sand dehydration.
Applications
The X20 purifier is designed to reduce the water and particle
content down to 0.5% BS&W or lower in crude oil at a water
cut of up to 30%. Using a centrifuge for this application is
especially suitable for heavy crude oil (down to API 11.5).
The compact design makes it especially useful for offshore
processing, including at floating platforms where the sea
heave may cause problems for conventional technology.
X20 purifier complete with skid.