Chemical scavenging of hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans

Crude oil storage

Keywords
Crude oil storagecrude storage tankcorrosionscalewaxbacteriaasphaltenesludge.
Overview of tank types and design including engineering specifications, sizes, and properties. Description of the basics of corrosion in storage tanks—internal, external, and at the bottom plates, with treatment, monitoring, and mitigation options including chemical and electrical. Discussion about bacteria origin, growth mechanisms, and associated problems along with treatment options via biocide and cleaning. Background to causes of emulsion and physical and chemical options to treat, including naphthenate soaps. Discussion about wax and asphaltene issues, especially at lower temperatures, and potential mitigation methods. Formation of inorganic scale cause, prevention, and remediation.