INCREASING THE VALUE OF HEAVY CRUDE Atmospheric Residue Upgrading with QVI Hammer Technology™ 100 bpd Demo Plant: First Results Dr. Max I. Fomitchev-‐Zamilov Method: QVI Demo Plant (Fig. 1) was flushed with nitrogen and one drum (55 gal) of American Refining Group atmospheric bottoms (marketed as Kendex® 08421) was deposited into the 100 gal feed tank of the QVI Demo Plant for treatment. The QVI Demo Plant features airtight, all stainless, closed-‐loop design and was pressure-‐tested to 80 psi (Fig. 2). The QVI Hammer Technology™ reactor is the centerpiece of the demo plant, and it is powered by 3-‐phase 100HP electric motor controlled via a variable frequency drive, VFD, with power metering capability (not shown). Prior to treatment the oil was preheated to the process temperature of 100C by circulating by way of the feed pump through the Sterling hot oil heater and back into the feed tank via the preheat bypass (Fig. 2). Then the ‘untreated residue’ sample was obtained by sampling from the feed tank. The feed tank pressure remained at 0 psig throughout the preheating process. For treatment the heater was turned off, the preheat bypass was closed, the power was supplied to the QVI Hammer Reactor™, and water to the cooler. The flow rate was set to 3 GPM, and the pressure within the reactor was measured at 145 psig. The treatment process lasted approximately 15 minutes consuming 25 kWh of power according to the VFD. At the end of the treatment the oil temperature in the feed tank was 200°C, and the pressure in the feed tank was 10 psig (due to light hydrocarbons produced during the treatment). Then we cooled the oil by cycling it through the reactor and the cooler at 30 GPM by way of the feed pump (the reactor was powered down and not restricting the flow). In about 45 minutes the oil was cooled to 50°C and the feed tank pressure returned to 0 psig, indicating that all volatile hydrocarbons condensed back into the liquid form and mixed in with the oil leaving no incondensable gases that could be registered on the pressure gauge. At this point we have obtained a ‘treated residue’ sample by sampling from the feed tank. We have sent both the treated and the untreated residue samples to SGS lab for immediate analysis. We have asked SGS to store our samples for 4 weeks at room temperature and repeat the analysis. The results are summarized in Table 1. The simulated distillation curves of the samples are given on Fig. 3, the ASTM D7169 SimDist chromatograms are shown on Fig. 4, raw SGS analysis data is given in the Appendix. Results: QVI Hammer Technology was able to increase the residue API by 1 degree and reduce viscosity 80%. The QVI Demo Plant throughput was 100 bpd and the power usage was 70 MJ/bbl. 1 http://www.amref.com/Products/Kendex/0842.aspx Quantum Vortex, Inc. | 236 S. Potter St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-777-8993 | www.quantum-vortex.com | [email protected] INCREASING THE VALUE OF HEAVY CRUDE Flow meter Cooler Feed tank Control panel Electric motor Reactor Heater Feed pump Fig. 1. QVI Hammer Technology™ Demo Plant in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Quantum Vortex, Inc. | 236 S. Potter St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-777-8993 | www.quantum-vortex.com | [email protected] INCREASING THE VALUE OF HEAVY CRUDE Fig. 2. QVI Hammer Technology™ Demo Plant block diagram. Table 1. The summary of the atmospheric bottoms (Kendex® 0842) upgrading results. Untreated Treated Change Untreated Treated Change Residue Residue after 4 weeks after 4 weeks Specific Gravity, °API Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C Bromine Number Total SimDist Yield, % LSR, % RFD, % Kero, % Diesel, % AGO, % VGO, % Residue, % 24 2426 18 0 0 0 0 0 18 82 25.1 534 26 0 3 3 4 0 17 74 1.1°↑ 78% ↓ 7% ↑ – 3% ↑ 3% ↑ 4% ↑ – 1% ↓ 8% ↓ 24 2863 < 0.3 18 0 0 0 0 0 18 82 25.2 495 0.4 28 0 4 3 3 0 17 72 1.2°↑ 80% ↓ 0.1 ↑ 10% ↑ – 4% ↑ 3% ↑ 3% ↑ – 1% ↓ 10% ↓ Quantum Vortex, Inc. | 236 S. Potter St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-777-8993 | www.quantum-vortex.com | [email protected] INCREASING THE VALUE OF HEAVY CRUDE 1600 1400 1200 Temperature, F 1000 800 600 400 200 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Yield, % 70 80 90 100 Fig. 3. Untreated and treated residue simulated distillation curves (ASTM D7169): solid line – untreated residue initially and after 4 weeks; dashed line – treated residue initially; dotted line – treated residue after 4 weeks. Quantum Vortex, Inc. | 236 S. Potter St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-777-8993 | www.quantum-vortex.com | [email protected] INCREASING THE VALUE OF HEAVY CRUDE Fig. 4. ASTM D7169 SimDist chromatogram of the untreated (top) and treated (bottom) residue highlighting the new prominent C10-‐C15 peaks appearing in the treated residue chromatogram indicative to the formation of light hydrocarbons in the gasoline-‐kerosene range. Appendix: Raw SGS Analysis Data Quantum Vortex, Inc. | 236 S. Potter St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-777-8993 | www.quantum-vortex.com | [email protected] INCREASING THE VALUE OF HEAVY CRUDE Date: 12-Aug-2014 Certificate of Analysis: CT14-02253.002 QUANTUM VORTEX INC PO BOX 610 Dayton UNITED STATES 45405 WARNING: The sample(s) to which the findings recorded herein (the “Findings”) relate was(were) drawn and / or provided by the Client or by a third party acting at the Client’s direction. The Findings constitute no warranty of the sample’s representativeness of any goods and strictly relate to the sample(s). The Company accepts no liability with regard to the origin or source from which the sample(s) is/are said to be extracted. CLIENT ORDER NUMBER : LOCATION : SAMPLE SOURCE : SAMPLE TYPE : SAMPLED : ANALYSED : SGS ORDER NO.: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION : SOURCE ID : SAMPLED BY : RECEIVED COMPLETED : Quantum Vortex, Bellefonte PA Submitted Sample As Submitted 11-Jul-2014 13-Jul-2014 - 12-Aug-2014 PROPERTY METHOD API at 60°F ASTM D4052 Kinematic Viscosity at 104°F ASTM D445 Boiling Range Distribution of Samples with Residues by HT GC ASTM D7169 IBP 5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 95% FBP LSR (IBP - 150°F) RFD (150°F - 365°F) Kero (365°F - 450°F) Diesel (450°F - 600°F) AGO (600°F - 670°F) LVGO (670°F - 1000°F) Vacresid (1000+ °F) 3538373 Heavy Fuel Oil - Kendex/ #6 Oil Raw Kendex Client 11-Jul-2014 12-Aug-2014 Untreated RESULT UNITS 24.0 °API 2426 cSt 839 925 960 1008 1048 1084 1121 1164 1211 1273 1334 1362 1403 0 0 0 0 0 18 82 UNCERT --- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- # °F -- # °F -- # % (m/m) -- % (m/m) -- % (m/m) -- % (m/m) -- % (m/m) -- % (m/m) -- % (m/m) -- # - Result is outside of test method limits and/or analytical range used in method precision study This document is only valid in its entirety and your attention is drawn to the Terms and Conditions on Page 1 of this report AUTHORISED SIGNATORY Michael Edwards Chemist Page 2 of 4 1208201408460000021636 SGS North America Inc. OGC-En_report-2014-07-31_v59i Oil, Gas & Chemicals Services 900 Milik Street, Carteret, NJ, 07008, U.S.A Tel: +1-(732)-366-7200 Fax: +1-(732)-802-0010 Member of the SGS Group ( Société Générale de Surveillance ) Quantum Vortex, Inc. | 236 S. Potter St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-777-8993 | www.quantum-vortex.com | [email protected] INCREASING THE VALUE OF HEAVY CRUDE Date: 12-Aug-2014 Certificate of Analysis: CT14-02253.004 QUANTUM VORTEX INC PO BOX 610 Dayton UNITED STATES 45405 WARNING: The sample(s) to which the findings recorded herein (the “Findings”) relate was(were) drawn and / or provided by the Client or by a third party acting at the Client’s direction. The Findings constitute no warranty of the sample’s representativeness of any goods and strictly relate to the sample(s). The Company accepts no liability with regard to the origin or source from which the sample(s) is/are said to be extracted. CLIENT ORDER NUMBER : LOCATION : SAMPLE SOURCE : SAMPLE TYPE : SAMPLED : ANALYSED : SGS ORDER NO.: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION : SOURCE ID : SAMPLED BY : RECEIVED COMPLETED : Quantum Vortex, Bellefonte PA Submitted Sample As Submitted 11-Jul-2014 13-Jul-2014 - 12-Aug-2014 PROPERTY METHOD API at 60°F ASTM D4052 Kinematic Viscosity at 104°F ASTM D445 Boiling Range Distribution of Samples with Residues by HT GC ASTM D7169 IBP 5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 95% FBP LSR (IBP - 150°F) RFD (150°F - 365°F) Kero (365°F - 450°F) Diesel (450°F - 600°F) AGO (600°F - 670°F) LVGO (670°F - 1000°F) Vacresid (1000+ °F) 3538373 Heavy Fuel Oil - Kendex/ #6 Oil #3 Client 11-Jul-2014 12-Aug-2014 Treated RESULT UNITS 25.1 °API 534.2 cSt 259 432 812 968 1018 1061 1102 1147 1199 1265 1333 1362 1401 0 3 3 4 0 17 74 UNCERT --- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- °F -- # °F -- # °F -- # % (m/m) -- % (m/m) -- % (m/m) -- % (m/m) -- % (m/m) -- % (m/m) -- % (m/m) -- ** End of Analytical Results ** # - Result is outside of test method limits and/or analytical range used in method precision study This document is only valid in its entirety and your attention is drawn to the Terms and Conditions on Page 1 of this report AUTHORISED SIGNATORY Michael Edwards Chemist Page 4 of 4 1208201408460000021636 SGS North America Inc. OGC-En_report-2014-07-31_v59i Oil, Gas & Chemicals Services 900 Milik Street, Carteret, NJ, 07008, U.S.A Tel: +1-(732)-366-7200 Fax: +1-(732)-802-0010 Member of the SGS Group ( Société Générale de Surveillance ) Quantum Vortex, Inc. | 236 S. Potter St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-777-8993 | www.quantum-vortex.com | [email protected] INCREASING THE VALUE OF HEAVY CRUDE Date: 12-Aug-2014 Certificate of Analysis: CT14-02529.001 QUANTUM VORTEX INC PO BOX 610 Dayton UNITED STATES 45405 The results shown in this test report specifically refer to the sample(s) tested as received unless otherwise stated. All tests have been performed using the latest revision of the methods indicated, unless specifically marked otherwise on the report. Precision parameters apply in the determination of the below results. Users of the data shown on this report should refer to the latest published revisions of ASTM D3244; IP 367 and ISO 4259 and when utilising the test data to determine conformance with any specification or process requirement. With respect to the UOP methods listed in the report below the user is referred to the method and the statement within it specifying that the precision statements were determined using UOP Method 999. This Test Report is issued under the Company’s General Conditions of Service (copy available upon request or on the company website at www.sgs.com). Attention is drawn to the limitations of liability, indemnification and jurisdictional issues defined therein. This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of the laboratory. WARNING: The sample(s) to which the findings recorded herein (the “Findings”) relate was(were) drawn and / or provided by the Client or by a third party acting at the Client’s direction. The Findings constitute no warranty of the sample’s representativeness of any goods and strictly relate to the sample(s). The Company accepts no liability with regard to the origin or source from which the sample(s) is/are said to be extracted. CLIENT ORDER NUMBER : LOCATION : SAMPLE SOURCE : SAMPLE TYPE : SAMPLED : ANALYSED : Quantum Vortex, Bellefonte PA Submitted Sample As Submitted 11-Jul-2014 12-Aug-2014 PROPERTY METHOD Bromine Number ASTM D1159 Boiling Range Distribution of Samples with Residues by HT GC ASTM D7169 SGS ORDER NO.: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION : 3549590 Heavy Fuel Oil - Raw Kendex SAMPLED BY : RECEIVED COMPLETED : Client 12-Aug-2014 12-Aug-2014 IBP 5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 95% FBP LSR (IBP - 150°F) RFD (150°F - 365°F) Kero (365°F - 450°F) Diesel (450°F - 600°F) AGO (600°F - 670°F) LVGO (670°F - 1000°F) Vacresid (1000+ °F) Untreated after 4 weeks RESULT UNITS <0.3 gBromine/100g 840 924 959 1007 1047 1083 1120 1161 1208 1270 1336 1367 1422 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 18.4 81.6 MIN MAX -- -- False # °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- # °F -- -- # °F -- -- # % (m/m) -- -- % (m/m) -- -- % (m/m) -- -- % (m/m) -- -- % (m/m) -- -- % (m/m) -- -- % (m/m) -- -- ** End of Analytical Results ** Kinematic Viscosity at 104°F ASTM D445 2863 cSt API at 60°F ASTM D4052 24 °API # - Result is outside of test method limits and/or analytical range used in method precision study AUTHORISED SIGNATORY Vijay Trivedi Chemist Page 1 of 1 1208201414540000021661 SGS North America Inc. OGC-En_report-2014-08-12_v59i Oil, Gas & Chemicals Services 900 Milik Street, Carteret, NJ, 07008, U.S.A Tel: +1-(732)-366-7200 Fax: +1-(732)-802-0010 Member of the SGS Group ( Société Générale de Surveillance ) Quantum Vortex, Inc. | 236 S. Potter St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-777-8993 | www.quantum-vortex.com | [email protected] INCREASING THE VALUE OF HEAVY CRUDE Date: 12-Aug-2014 Certificate of Analysis: CT14-02529.002 QUANTUM VORTEX INC PO BOX 610 Dayton UNITED STATES 45405 The results shown in this test report specifically refer to the sample(s) tested as received unless otherwise stated. All tests have been performed using the latest revision of the methods indicated, unless specifically marked otherwise on the report. Precision parameters apply in the determination of the below results. Users of the data shown on this report should refer to the latest published revisions of ASTM D3244; IP 367 and ISO 4259 and when utilising the test data to determine conformance with any specification or process requirement. With respect to the UOP methods listed in the report below the user is referred to the method and the statement within it specifying that the precision statements were determined using UOP Method 999. This Test Report is issued under the Company’s General Conditions of Service (copy available upon request or on the company website at www.sgs.com). Attention is drawn to the limitations of liability, indemnification and jurisdictional issues defined therein. This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of the laboratory. WARNING: The sample(s) to which the findings recorded herein (the “Findings”) relate was(were) drawn and / or provided by the Client or by a third party acting at the Client’s direction. The Findings constitute no warranty of the sample’s representativeness of any goods and strictly relate to the sample(s). The Company accepts no liability with regard to the origin or source from which the sample(s) is/are said to be extracted. CLIENT ORDER NUMBER : LOCATION : SAMPLE SOURCE : SAMPLE TYPE : SAMPLED : ANALYSED : SGS ORDER NO.: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION : SOURCE ID : SAMPLED BY : RECEIVED COMPLETED : Quantum Vortex, Bellefonte PA Submitted Sample As Submitted 11-Jul-2014 12-Aug-2014 PROPERTY METHOD Bromine Number ASTM D1159 Boiling Range Distribution of Samples with Residues by HT GC ASTM D7169 IBP 5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 95% FBP LSR (IBP - 150°F) RFD (150°F - 365°F) Kero (365°F - 450°F) Diesel (450°F - 600°F) AGO (600°F - 670°F) LVGO (670°F - 1000°F) Vacresid (1000+ °F) 3549590 Heavy Fuel Oil Sample # 3 Client 12-Aug-2014 12-Aug-2014 Treated after 4 weeks RESULT UNITS 0.4 gBromine/100g 226 399 528 956 1009 1057 1094 1137 1185 1245 1319 1354 1406 0.0 3.9 3.4 3.4 0.3 17.2 71.9 MIN MAX -- -- False # °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- °F -- -- # °F -- -- # % (m/m) -- -- % (m/m) -- -- % (m/m) -- -- % (m/m) -- -- % (m/m) -- -- % (m/m) -- -- % (m/m) -- -- ** End of Analytical Results ** Kinematic Viscosity at 104°F API at 60°F ASTM D445 ASTM D4052 494.5 cSt 25.1 °API # - Result is outside of test method limits and/or analytical range used in method precision study AUTHORISED SIGNATORY Vijay Trivedi Chemist Page 1 of 1 1208201414200000021659 SGS North America Inc. OGC-En_report-2014-08-12_v59i Oil, Gas & Chemicals Services 900 Milik Street, Carteret, NJ, 07008, U.S.A Tel: +1-(732)-366-7200 Fax: +1-(732)-802-0010 Member of the SGS Group ( Société Générale de Surveillance ) Quantum Vortex, Inc. | 236 S. Potter St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-777-8993 | www.quantum-vortex.com | [email protected]
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