Separation Technology Research (STAR) Program

Separation Technology Research (STAR) Program
Vision Statement
Advance separation research that will result in accurate performance data to validate
equipment and standardized test protocols.
Mission Statement
We benefit STAR Program Participants by providing accurate, applicable performance
data for design, characterization, and qualification of separation equipment using a
multi-company, collaborative model.
T
he STAR Program is a Joint Industry Project (JIP) initiated by ExxonMobil,
Shell, Chevron and Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®) for research,
systematic testing, and enabling the qualification of separation equipment.
The program is led and administered by SwRI, a non-profit organization dedicated
to the advancement of science and technology.
The program combines the knowledge, effort, and resources of members in the
energy sector to collect relevant data on separation performance that would be
too expensive for a single company to generate.
The goal of the STAR Program is to systematically test separation equipment
and increase fundamental knowledge in phase separation. The program is
also intended to improve existing technologies or identify gaps that can lead to
development of new technologies.
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Program Goals
International Participation
The STAR Program provides a forum for experts in phase separation and equipment manufacturers
to meet on a regular basis and discuss common needs, available technologies, and new
development.
Members guide the direction of the program by identifying and selecting the technologies to be
tested, providing input on standard testing approaches, participating in planning experiments,
witnessing testing, and commenting on results.
Operating companies, contractors, and equipment manufacturers from all non-sanctioned countries
are welcome.
Separation Project Research Technologies
• Gas/liquid
• Liquid/liquid
• Three-phase
General Approach
• Test as close to field conditions as possible, including high pressures with hydrocarbon fluids
• Develop standard testing approaches that can be used to evaluate and compare similar
• Conduct low-pressure basic testing as needed in early stages of technology evaluation
• Develop guidelines or recommended practices based on program data collected
Benefiting government, industr y and the public through innovative science and technology
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technologies
Member Benefits
• Leveraged research resulting in reduced time and cost from initial concept to field
application
• Standardized testing to provide consistent evaluation of similar technologies, minimize
repeated testing, and provide a level playing field
• Reduced risk associated with implementing technologies in the field with consistent
qualification testing at independent test facilities
• Equipment performance data available for contractors to offer packaged solutions to
customers, and for equipment manufacturers to market their products among members
or improve their technologies
Participating Companies
AMACS Process Tower Internals
Chevron Energy Technology Company
ExxonMobil
Fjords Processing
FMC Technologies
Frames Separation Technologies B.V.
• Proprietary and non-proprietary equipment testing data sharing among members,
GE Oil & Gas
• Development of independent performance data and physics-based models for various
Linde Engineering
Koch-Glitsch
protecting manufacturer know-how
types of separation equipment
OneSubsea
• Minimization of capital costs through use of existing flow loops for research
Program Duration
PetroSkills
Rhodius GmbH
Program Budget
• Three-year study initiated in June 2014
• Intended to continue for many years
• Approximately $1 million per year
• Funded by fees from member companies
Saipem SA
SBM Offshore
Shell Oil Company
Sulzer Chemtech
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Wärtsilä Oil & Gas Systems AS
We welcome your inquiries. For additional information, please contact:
starprogram.swri.org
swri.org
Chris Buckingham
(+1) 210-522-3307
[email protected]
Southwest Research Institute
6220 Culebra Road • PO Drawer 28510
San Antonio, Texas 78228-0510
starprogram.swri.org
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