Crude: Brent Blend 

Latest Assay Date:
Oct-99 

Assay Data

Property Minimum (typical) Maximum
API Gravity: 38
RVP psig: 6.2 10.1
Gas to C4 %wt: 2.25
Total Wax %wt: 6.74
Pour Point °c: 3 -
Cloud Point °c: 20 24
H2S in Oil Phase ppm: 1.4
Benzene %wt: 0.43
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: 30 V1: 4.37
T2°c: 40 V2: 3.54

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 20 C and bottom washing may be required.

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