[CCoE Notice] Thesis Defense: Removal of Asphaltene from Crude Oil by The Electro–deposition Method

[Grayson, Audrey A]

Master’s Thesis
Shunxiang Xia
Removal of Asphaltene from Crude Oil by The Electro–deposition Method

Dr. Konstantinos Kostarelos (Advisor-Chair)
Dr. Farouq-Ali, Dr. Hatzignatiou

Date:   Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Time:       2PM
Location:  Energy Research Park, ConocoPhillips Building 9  Room 124

Abstract

The deposition of asphaltene on interior pipe surfaces is considered a challenging flow assurance issue. By exploiting the net charge of the asphaltene molecule, it can be effectively removed from the flow stream by means of electro–deposition before transportation to prevent later deposition.  To evaluate this concept, electro–deposition of asphaltene from a synthetic oil using varying electric field strength and solvent type were studied.  Both native charge (positive) and induced charge (negative) of asphaltene were observed in this study, and the inducement of charge was realized with higher current density. Asphaltene solubility in the synthetic oil was increased by increasing the polar/non-polar solvent ratio revealing a higher conductivity of the synthetic oil. In addition to electric field strength and synthetic oil composition, the asphaltene concentration and synthetic oil viscosity also affected the electro-deposition.

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