Flashed Crude System and CDU HTRS (1-4) Flashcards
What is the purpose of the back pressure regulators that are located after the desalters but before the flash drum?
To create a drop in pressure from the desalters into the flash drum
What is the pressure are the back pressure regulators holding on the desalters?
195psig
What is the pressure of the flash drum?
40psig
What is the purpose of the pressure drop that is created from the back pressure regulators into the flash drum?
This sudden drop in pressure flashes off the light ends in the crude
What happens to the light ends that flash off in the flash drum?
The light materials flow overhead and tie in after HTRS 1-4 and before the inlet of the CDU Col.
What are the internal components of the flash drum?
- Schopentoeter Feed Distributor
* Vortex Breaker
What are the inputs of the flashed crude system?
Desalted crude
What are the catalysts that are used in the flashed crude system?
• Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
What are the chemicals that are used in the flashed crude system?
- Caustic Solution (NaOH, 2.5%wt)
* Aqueous Ammonia (NH3)
What are the outputs of the flashed crude system?
Flashed Crude
What are the waste streams of the flashed crude system?
Flue Gas
What are the numbers of the CDU Heaters?
- 1 & 2
- 3 & 4
Where do the flashed crude trains seperate?
After the Flashed crude pumps
What is the temperature after the flash crude excangers?
600 degrees
What is the temperature after the CDU Heaters?
700 degrees