Water Oil Interface Level Measurement

The KPS Interface Level Measurements are primarily used to prevent hydrocarbons undercarry with the drain lines. This to prevent any penalties or discussions on environmental issues.

The KPS Interface Level Measurements are also used for efficiency reasons, see also: "what does it cost to make a barrel of slop oil?", or to optimize the performance of the separation processes such as e.g. Slop tanks, and Desalters.

Working principle:

With separation processes it is usually difficult to determine where to localize the interface level due to emulsions. The main causes of emulsion layers are e.g. small density differences (of water and hydrocarbon products), the viscosity of fluids and due to pumping/mixing. The unique feature about the KPS Interface level measurements is that they can determine the size and concentration of the emulsion layer present and control the process accordingly. The aqueous products, acids or glycols in oil can be determined with a range of 0-100%.
The principle of the measurement is "energy absorption", electrical waves are being absorbed depending upon the water concentration. Compared to optical devices, this technology allows for the build up of process coatings without having detrimental effects.

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References of Interface Level Measurements:

The KPS Interface level measurements have a large installed base on a global basis. Please find below a couple of closeby references:
The gained application knowledge and know how in the area of water oil interface level measurements, is applied with the delivery of new build water oil interface level measurements.

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