Our collection of technical papers, articles and industry news intended to help operators identify and solve Black Powder contamination and conventional filtration issues.
Effective Filtration on the Suction Side of Pumps
March 2020 The impact of particulate solids on hydrocarbon liquid pump performance, maintenance and longevity is an extensive topic and the subject of much discussion. So is the subject of effective particulate control in pump applications. Examples of particulate impacts, including Black Powder contamination impacts, on differing types of pumps
How to Find the Lowest Hanging Fruit in Facility Cost Reduction
January 2020 An operations supervisor at one of our Refining customers, had a particulate contamination problem. His crews were cleaning the suction screens on his kerosene pumps every 24 hours. His (6) pumps were failing, on average, every 8 weeks. The disposable filters downstream of the pumps required change-out every
7 Ways Magnetic Separation is Slashing Filtration Costs and Improving Reliability
Slash Filtration Costs and Improve Reliability December 2019 What is Black Powder contamination? Black Powder particulate contamination in gas and liquid hydrocarbons has significant financial and operating impacts on pipelines, facilities and product quality. It is present in all hydrocarbon systems, consists of ferrous and non ferrous particulate, typically with
Can Magnetic Separation Improve Amine Unit Reliability and Reduce Filtration Costs?
Amine Sweetening Units November 2019 Summary Amine systems in natural gas processing plants and crude oil refineries are prone to various forms of disruption, making them notoriously difficult to maintain in a steady state. Common causes of amine unit upset include: (1) liquid hydrocarbons that enter the amine system with
An Introduction to Black Powder Contamination
August 2019 “Black PowderTM” (Black Powder) contamination is a widely used term for a highly pervasive particulate contamination found in all hydrocarbon facilities and pipelines, water systems, petrochemical powders, and other fluid and gas systems. It has many other names, such as black dirt, sludge, shoe polish, brown dirt, rouge
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.