Innovative thermal heating system for viscosity mitigation of crude oil in pipeline transportation

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Crude oil is an important element in the global energy market, specifically in the petroleumsector. However, the transportation of heavy crude oils is complicated by their high viscosity,resulting in increased energy consumption and operational expenses. Addressing thesechallenges is essential to improving the efficiency of petroleum transport. This research studyhas aimed to design a novel system that employs solar thermal energy associated with a thermalenergy storage system to efficiently reduce heavy crude oil viscosity. This initiative wasinspired by the limitations of existing conventional heating methods, which predominantlyrely on fossil fuels and entail higher energy consumption and environmental destruction. Incontrast, the proposed system harnesses renewable energy, providing a cleaner, more costeffectivealternative solution.The research study began with a comprehensive literature review, identifying thermal heatingas the most effective and efficient method for reducing viscosity. However, a significant gapwas found: the lack of renewable energy solutions in crude oil transportation. This findingshaped the research methodology, combining theoretical frameworks with empirical data todesign the stand-alone thermal heating system. The system was designed to ensure that the oiltemperature could be raised from 46°C to a minimum of 50.797°C while keeping the viscositybelow the threshold value of 500 cP. The system featured multiple operational modes: ModeI harnessed solar energy during the day, while Mode-II used the stored energy in the ThermalEnergy Storage System during the night. If necessary, auxiliary heating through a PV panelwas employed in Modes III and IV to meet thermal demands.Mathematical models were developed to simulate the system's thermal performance,accounting for seasonal variations in solar intensity. Key findings showed that the systemeffectively reduced crude oil viscosity during warmer months, reaching temperatures up to53°C. Even in colder months, the system’s flexibility allowed it to maintain performance byintegrating the auxiliary heating system when solar energy was insufficient. Economicanalysis confirmed the system's feasibility, revealing a payback period of just three years andan internal rate of return of 38.9%. With a net present value exceeding $4 million, the systemshows strong potential for industrial adoption.This research study has confirmed that integrating the stand-alone solar thermal heatingsystem for viscosity reduction in heavy crude oils was not only feasible but also superior toconventional methods.

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Innovative thermal heating system for viscosity mitigation of crude oil in pipeline transportation

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كلمات الباحثين

Viscosity solutions--Oman Petroleum--Mechanical properties--Oman

إشراف وإعداد

الإشراف

Abdullah Al-Janabi, Sulaiman Al-Obaidani

الإعداد

Masoud Tamim Saif Al-Mahmoodi

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