The new Seta Salt-in-crude analyser is a lightweight, portable instrument that provides rapid and reliable measurement of salt content in full conformity to these test methods
The salt (chloride) content of crude oils is an important measurement which determines the potential for an oil to corrode equipment and pipelines.
Measurements are taken along the supply line from well head to refinery and evaluation of salt content allows prompt corrective action to be taken when unacceptable salt levels are present.
Salt in crude determination in accordance with ASTM D3230, IP265 and equivalent test methods requires the user to calibrate a suitable Salt meter using standards of known conductivity; only then can measurement of the crude oil sample be taken.
The new Seta Salt-in-crude analyser is a lightweight, portable instrument that provides rapid and reliable measurement of salt content in full conformity to these test methods.
The instrument is pre-calibrated in accordance with the test method criteria and is immediately ready for operation.
The new design saves considerable operator time previously associated with calibration, while minimising potential calibration error and removing the necessity for salt calibration solutions.
The instrument automatically converts readings to show salt concentration in g/cm3 or pounds per thousand barrels (lbs/1000bbl).
Measurements are displayed in large digits and can be downloaded to PC via an RS232 interface port using the cable and software provided.
Salt content and temperature values are recorded against the time and date of test and the 'SetaCrude' software (MS Windows compatible) allows recorded data to be stored, exported to spreadsheet or to a Lims network.
In conformity with ISO requirements the instrument has a calibration mode which permits display values to be checked by the user against salt solutions of known conductivity.
The user-calibrated results are stored in temporary memory allowing comparisons to be made with instrument readings.
The Seta Salt-in-crude analyser is designed for handheld or bench top use, it is CE-compliant and operates from battery or mains voltage.
