Cost-effective phase separation in the petrochemical and refining industry
In every refining facility or petrochemical plant several process units are designed to separate hydrocarbons and aqueous phases, selectively remove and extract impurities, and prevent or control foaming. For effective phase separation, GE’s technology improves performance at every step of the process.
Whether employing GE’s technology to dehydrate crude oil, reverse breakers to de-oil water, or wetting agents to improve solids removal, you will have the cost-effective treatments to streamline the refining and petrochemical process.
Efficient phase separation is critical in process units such as:
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Refinery desalters and cokers |
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Ethylene quench water systems |
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Water wash systems in chemicals production |
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API separators |
Over the past decade, GE Water & Process Technologies has developed patented products (oil-based, water-based, and silicone-based) for improving overall separation efficiency while reducing overall operating cost. The following products and treatments can help you meet your production and profit goals:
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Petroflo™ for foaming control and emulsion breaking |
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Foamtrol™ for foaming control |
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Embreak™
for emulsion breaking |
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SolSet™ for solids settling |
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SolSep™ for solids separation |
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ProChem™ for foaming control and emulsion breaking |
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Predator™ for processing of opportunity crudes |
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SpecAid™ for treatment of finished fuels |
GE solutions and technical specialist can diagnose your production problem, identify potential treatment options, apply the most cost-effective phase separation programs, and monitor the results to ensure optimum performance.