Physicochemical Characterization of Niger crude for processing and transport

Authors

  • Mamane Souley Abdoul Aziz Research Scholar, Department of Fossil Energy, IUT, Agadez University, Niger
  • Adouby Kopoin Laboratory of Industrial Processes, Synthesis, Environment and New Energy (LAPISEN), Institute National Polytechnique Félix Houphouett-Boigny, BP 1093 Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
  • Ousmane Mahamane Sani Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Agadez University, Niger

Keywords:

Crude oil, Characterization, Processing, Transport

Abstract

Niger crude oil physic chemical properties which influence it processing and flow behavior was investigated in this study. The bulk characterization includes specific gravity, viscosity, pour point, freezing point, wax content, sulfur content, SARA fraction and the Colloidal Instability Index analyses. Results indicate that the crude oil is paraffinic, light and sweet with high wax content (24.8%).The rheological behavior studied from the viscosity variation show that it is very viscous at room temperature. This study suggest that the crude exhibits high processing (light crude) and environmental qualities (sweet crude oil) but has flow problems because of its high wax content.

Author Biography

  • Mamane Souley Abdoul Aziz, Research Scholar, Department of Fossil Energy, IUT, Agadez University, Niger
    Agadez University

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Published

2020-09-01

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Articles