10^th International Conference on Petroleum Processing and Petrochemicals October 28-29, 2020 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Biography:

Valentino Straser graduated in 1984 in Geology at the University of Parma. Since 1994 teaches Earth Sciences in Italy to the branches of the Education Ministry, University and Research, and he has collaborated with the Physics Department and Geology, Engineering and Architecture of the University of Parma. From 2012 to 2019 was an Associate Scientist among the Non-Profits - International Earthquake and Volcano Prediction Center (Florida, USA), which has combined functionality and changed name in March 2020 to Geoplasma Research Institute (Colorado, USA). Since 2019 he has been Head of the Department of Science, Environment and Energy, UPKL Brussels (Eu). He has over 100 publications (since 2007) that have been cited and has been an editorial board member of Earth Sciences. He presented his research in prestigious congresses and conferences starting from 2011: India, Australia, Russia, USA (Baltimore, New Orleans, Seattle, Orlando), South Africa, Tunisia, Europe (Italy, Austria, France).

 

Abstract:

The last hydrocarbon frontier is the one still to be explored. The recent scientific progress made improvements in the technologies applied to the exploration for the hydrocarbons research. In this study, started about 30 years ago in an independent way, two potential hydrocarbon investigation methods are proposed, based on the field analysis on the plasma in atmosphere and from changes in the micro gravitational value, triggered by seismic events also of modest magnitude. Both methods lend themselves for not invasive investigations, of preliminary character and are associated with other research methodologies, with the use of technologies currently being tested that are providing reliable data at low costs. For the detection of micro gravitational variations, a pendulum gravimeter is used, currently in the prototype state but extremely precise, with standard deviation of 1,47.10−7, while for the analysis of plasmas in atmosphere are used:digital cameras, reflex cameras, spectroscopes, EM field detectors and ELF / VLF radio waves measurement instruments, and other dedicated devices and software. The experimentation is carried out in Italian areas where the hydrocarbon deposit presence is well known in contexts as geological as the Po Plain and North-Western Apennines, investigated from over a century for the modest entity deposit exploitation, if related to those of other countries. The two proposed methods can be used for different goals: microgravitational variations for the hydrocarbon deposit identification and the plasma globes for methane gas. The first method interprets the changes of micro-gravitational variations like a material mixing up to the passage of the seismic wave with a liquid-gas-liquid state change and the consequent space relocation of the liquid parts and some gaseous parts in the tank. The second method focuses on the identification and analysis of the plasma to detect whether or not the methane is present in the subsoil.

 

Biography:

Dhiraj Gondalia is General Manager Laboratory with Nayara Energy Ltd and is responsible for research and analytical activities. He has more than 28 years of professional experience in petroleum and petrochemical laboratory. He holds a MSc degree in Organic Chemistry from Saurashtra University, Gujarat, India.

 

Abstract:

Demand of ultra low Sulphur diesel fuel and cost of additives have created interest in fuel additives. Cetane improver (CI) and lubricity additive (LA) are being regularly added in the ultra low Sulphur diesel (ULSD) fuel to meet the requirements of the specification. The additives are always costlier than diesel fuel and the price depends on the performance of additives. Sometimes, additives may have side effects on other properties of fuel. Hence additive’s performance as well as its adverse effect on other properties of fuel are paramount while using additives.

Nayara Energy Research and Development team has conducted laboratory scale experimental study to evaluate performance and side effects of different additives used for ULSD fuel viz. cetane improvers and acid & ester based lubricity additives.

Following are the aspects studied using ULSD fuel:

1)            Alternate cetane improvers.

2)            Performance of cetane improvers.

3)            Effect of cetane improver on lubricity of ULSD fuel.

4)            Performance of lubricity additives in presence of cetane improvers.

5)            Effect of cetane improver on twenty other Diesel fuel properties.

6)            Two months stability study for key Diesel fuel properties.

The observations derived from experimental study are quite interesting and valuable. The study results clearly indicate that, cetane improver can deteriorate the lubricity of fuel and also affect the performance of lubricity additives. 2EHN is increasing total nitrogen content of the fuel which will produce more NOx while combustion. Ester based lubricity additives perform well as compared to acid based lubricity additives. Hence globally, the study work will be highly useful for petroleum refineries to select the best additives and combination of additives to produce ULSD fuel. It will be equally important for additive manufacturers to develop and produce best additives for ULSD fuel. This experimental study work will also be helpful to research and analytical scientists for evaluation of additives

 

performance and its side effects. It will provide information of alternate additives / improvers to various users.

Study report includes the observations and test results of various laboratory experiments, the performance evaluation data of cetane improvers, the side effect of cetane improvers, the performance of lubricity additives (acid based and ester based) in presence of cetane improvers. Study report also includes two months stability study results and literature study information.

Keywords—Cetane Improver, Diesel, Di-Tertiary Butyl Peroxide (DTBP), 2-ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN), Lubricity Additive, Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD.

 

Biography:

Reservoir engineer with six years of professional experience in Gulf of Suez petroleum company (GUPCO), completed his M.Sc. and B.Sc. from Cairo university faculty of Engineering, Egypt. He has published four papers in international journals and exhibitions (Energy &Fuel, ADIPEC and IPTC) and currently, he is working on his Ph.D.

 

Abstract:

Nowadays, geological and reservoir models are essential tools used for the design and the optimization of oil and gas field development. At the same time, building reservoir model is technically complex and requires nontrivial approaches and solutions. This paper describes the experience of using modeling to support drilling and development optimization of one of the most complex reservoirs in Gulf of Suez.

A distinctive feature of the publication is a compilation of tools of geological and simulation modeling, including experience in dealing with applications for the period from the start of field development to the end of production in addition to different development alternatives which helped in achieving the maximum hydrocarbon production.

Approaches to the building of geological and simulation models of a complex productive formation are described. These models incorporate a large number of different facies data, which was used to manage uncertainties and risks accompanied with the field development. 

This paper sheds light on significance of integration between Geological and Dynamic data, which helped a lot in managing key uncertainties and risks by generating different development scenarios and applying different options.

Finally, the model was used to propose a full realization for developing the field and increase the oil production.

Biography:

Holds a Mechanical engineering degree from Kuwait University. Currently working in Kuwait Oil Company as Senior project Inspection Engineer. Having more than 15years of experience in Oil &Gas industry projects like oil gathering centre, booster station and effluent water injection plant. Holds international certificate like NACE for CP, Coating.

 

Abstract:

Dead legs are part of piping system that normally have no Significant flow / intermittent flow / stagnant condition which could lead to accelerated localized pitting corrosion resulting in leaks.

This technical paper describes a pipe rupture incident near to a Dead leg location in one o the KOC facilities and the key findings, recommendations based on failure investigation carried out by a Task Force team along with preventive, corrective actions implemented / planned by the asset owner.

Key recommendations include the need to challenge the need for dead legs during design review stage / Feed stages for the new facilities and to ensure elimination, reduction of dead legs for enhanced.

Effective review of P&IDs and Model Review during the FEED stage and Construction stage of the facility is of paramount importance in eliminating or minimizing the dead legs in the facility. Besides the design review, adequate inspection during the construction activities to maintain the slope requirement in the piping as required.

This paper discusses KOC’s experience about the challenges associated with minimize/eliminating the dead legs of piping, inspection during constructin and NDT inspection during in service of the dead leg portion.