Crude: Kirkuk
Latest Assay Date:
Jun-99
Assay Data
| Property |
Minimum (typical) |
Maximum |
| API Gravity: |
35.05 |
|
| RVP psig: |
5 |
6.9 |
| Gas to C4 %wt: |
1.05 |
|
| Total Wax %wt: |
5.06 |
|
| Pour Point °c: |
-45 |
-15 |
| Cloud Point °c: |
16 |
19 |
| H2S in Oil Phase ppm: |
5 |
|
| Benzene %wt: |
- |
|
| H2S in Vapour: |
Yes |
|
Note: Cloud Points are calculated in accordance with Chapter 7 of EI Hydrocarbon Management Paper HM40
| Kinematic Viscosity cst |
| T1°c: |
20 |
V1: |
10.78 |
| T2°c: |
40
| V2:
| 5.76 |
Recommendations
| Crude Oil Washing Code |
|
Non-SBT |
SBT |
| Summer / Winter |
A4/A1 |
B2 |
(See HM40 for explanation of codes)
| Minimum Temperatures °c |
| Load: |
No Heat |
| Carriage: |
No Heat |
| Discharge: |
No Heat |
Comments
This crude is affected by ambient conditions, especially sea temperature. Heating during winter months will be needed. Heat to 25 C or maintain loaded temperature (whichever is greater). Bottom washing may be required.
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