(166d) Investigation of Fouling of Crudes with Low Asphaltenes

Authors: 
Rahimi, P. - Presenter, National Centre for Upgrading Technology (NCUT)
Wiehe, I. - Presenter, Soluble Solutions
Alem, T. - Presenter, National Centre for Upgrading Technology (NCUT)


The fouling of Light crudes was investigated using Hot Liquid Process Simulator (HLPS) with Carbon steel tubes. The fouling proensities of the crudes were correlated with the properties of the crudes.