Crude: Zakum (Lower) 

Latest Assay Date:
Nov-00 

Assay Data

Property Minimum (typical) Maximum
API Gravity: 39.8
RVP psig: 4.8 6.9
Gas to C4 %wt: 1.85
Total Wax %wt: 6.5
Pour Point °c: -18 -9
Cloud Point °c: 17 19
H2S in Oil Phase ppm: 2
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: 4.4
T2°c: 40 V2: 2.79

Recommendations

Crude Oil Washing Code
Non-SBT SBT
Summer / Winter A2/A1 B2/B1
(See HM40 for explanation of codes)
Minimum Temperatures °c
Load: No Heat
Carriage: No Heat
Discharge: No Heat

Comments

This crude may be subject to wax laydown in cold conditions. Heating to 25 C may be required.

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