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The production and utilization of Canada’s vast
bitumen and heavy oil resources have been increasing in
the last few years. It is clear that the major market
for bitumen and synthetic crudes is the US, and these
materials have to be transported and processed in US refineries.
Technical challenges such as asphaltene precipitation
and solid deposition have major impacts during petroleum
production. Concerns regarding shortage and availability
of diluent for pipeline transportation of bitumen and
heavy oils have resulted in producers considering partial
upgrading processes. At the present time, besides viscosity
and density specifications, pipelineable feedstocks should met
BS&W (bottoms, sediment and water) specifications as well. However, in future, where
cracked
products will be part of a pipeline diet, companies have
to deal with the issue of stability and compatibility
as well.
NCUT has developed a comprehensive program and research
activities to address compatibility and stability related to petroleum products. Working with producers,
upgraders and pipeline companies, NCUT has developed the
expertise, and acquired necessary analytical equipment,
to meet the future technical challenges related to the compatibility
and stability of fuels.
For information on compatibility and stability of petroleum
please contact Dr. Parviz Rahimi at (780) 987-8708, or
e-mail. |
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