Flow improver
Improves heavy crude transport and prevents over-pressurization in the process.
General
Flow improver additive for the chemical treatment of heavy crude oil of 20 °API or less with high water and occluded-salt content, improving crude recovery. Hydrocarbon-soluble amber liquid, free of suspended material and stable at typical pipeline and storage temperatures.
Application
Onshore and offshore installations: wells, headers, pipelines and hydrocarbon treatment in the North, South and Marine Regions.
Uses and benefits
Suitable for heavy and extra-heavy crudes with low or high water content; efficient over a wide range of temperatures and pressures. Applied with conventional dosing equipment, using piston or diaphragm pumps.
Recommended dosage
Laboratory tests are recommended to determine the optimum dosage according to the characteristics of the crude. Typically 30 to 80 ppm for heavy and extra-heavy crude. Continuous or batch application.
Packaging and storage
200-liter plastic drums, 1,000-liter high-density polyethylene containers with metal cage, or stainless steel containers. Store in a cool, ventilated place, protected from direct sun and rain, with containers closed when not in use. Review the product safety data sheet.
- Category
- Production and flow
- Crude range
- ≤ 20 °API
- Solubility
- Hydrocarbon-soluble
- Typical dosage
- 30 to 80 ppm
Physicochemical properties
| Parameter | Unit | Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Visual | Clear amber liquid | |
| Specific gravity 20/4 °C | ASTM D70 | 0.90 – 0.94 | |
| Direct pH | ASTM E70 | 9 – 10 | |
| Kinematic viscosity at 40 °C | cSt | ASTM D445 | 8 min. |
| Flash point | °C | ASTM D93 | 48 min. |
| Solubility, 50 % vol. xylene | Visual | Soluble | |
| Solubility, 50 % vol. water | Visual | Insoluble |
Certificate of analysis
Every batch is analysed against the specifications on this sheet before release and ships with its certificate of analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS).
Technical contact
Dosage, compatibility, laboratory testing and field application: info@tabquimicosintl.com · +1 (956) 708-6776
Disclaimer
The information on this sheet is given in good faith and reflects the specifications in force at the revision date. Values are product specifications unless stated as typical. Optimum dosage is determined by laboratory tests on the fluid to be treated. Field performance depends on conditions outside our control; no warranty is given beyond what the contract provides. Review the SDS before handling.