crude oil storage tank with internal electrostatic components to dehydrate crude oil within a process train of a floating production storage and offloading facility

摘要

A process train for floating production storage and offloading facility includes a crude oil storage tank that is equipped with at least one set of internal electrostatic components arranged to provide an isolated volume treatment flow path surrounding the separate section. electrostatic tank. An oil-and-water flow or mixture entering the set of internal electrostatic components travels through the treatment flow path being subject to an electric field. The treatment flow path is in an upstream direction toward the oil outlet section and in an opposite downstream direction toward the tank water outlet section. By employing the internal electrostatic components inside the tank, it is possible to allow up to 80% water inlet content in the tank, significantly reducing the need for superior processing equipment.