Crude: Kutubu 

Latest Assay Date:
Jun-03 

Assay Data

Property Minimum (typical) Maximum
API Gravity: 44.4
RVP psig: 7.1 -
Gas to C4 %wt: 2.8
Total Wax %wt: 9.12
Pour Point °c: -1 6
Cloud Point °c: 18 27
H2S in Oil Phase ppm: -
Benzene %wt: -
H2S in Vapour:
Note: Cloud Points are calculated in accordance with Chapter 7 of EI Hydrocarbon Management Paper HM40
Kinematic Viscosity cst
T1°c: 20 V1: 2.02
T2°c: 40 V2: 1.49

Recommendations

Crude Oil Washing Code
Non-SBT SBT
Summer / Winter A2 B2
(See HM40 for explanation of codes)
Minimum Temperatures °c
Load: No Heat
Carriage: 20
Discharge: 20

Comments

This crude may be subject to wax laydown in cold conditions. Heating to 25 C and bottom washing may be required. However, be aware of the relatively high gas content.

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