LPG Loading Terminal Arms Contaminated with Black Powder
The plant inlet conventional filters allow Black Powder contamination to enter the facility and in turn, damage pump and compression equipment. During the loading process, small quantities of Black Powder plug off the basket screens…
Diesel Fuel Cracking Column
Unscheduled maintenance for pump replacement. The repairs require switching to standby pumps, while the pump and pipe is removed to access cone strainers for cleaning. Often, the line leading to the strainer would also plug off. The line would require manual cleaning to the back of the valve.
How Dax Oil Used Magnetic Separation to Prevent Their Crude Unit Heat Exchanger From Plugging Off
The quality of crude oil feedstock is an ongoing issue for refiners. A common form of particulate contamination found in crude is Black Powder…
Partnering with Targa Resources
This case study reviews results from the installation and operation of a patented Magnetic Separator system manufactured by Black Powder Solutions Inc. for the removal of the Black Powder contamination.
Gas Processing Plant Stabilized Condensate
The customer’s 200,000 mmcf/d gas plant is delivering plant-recovered stabilized condensate to a nearby receiving terminal/pipeline system at rates of 5,000 bopd.
Refinery Propane Pump
The issue has been Black Powder contamination getting into the balance bushings and wear rings, causing imbalance and vibration that eventually shuts the pump down.
Glycol Circulation Pumps
High concentrations of Black Powder contamination in the glycol system composed of particles too small for a y-strainer filter screen to remove. This corrosion resulted in abrasive iron sulfides and iron oxides reducing the life of the glycol…
Kerosene Pump Around Loop
Crude oil feedstock entering the refinery is loaded with high volumes of Black Powder contaminants. The entire unit was experiencing issues with Black Powder building up…
Refinery LPG Slip Stream Test
Petromax Refining Company is a new refinery in Houston that is experiencing high levels of Black Powder contamination in its’ incoming product streams. Black Powder in the LPG product stream…
Fuel Depot Natural Gas Fuel Dispenser Inlet
Black Powder contamination was damaging meters, valves, and compressor seals. Costly monthly maintenance was required to repair and clean the piping system and compressor components…