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Why do oil tankers heat crude oil?

About all those oil tankers off the coast of California … | Grist The giant ships burn fuel to keep lights on, power equipment, and heat the large volumes of crude oil resting in their tanks. I'm assuming that crude oil can't be heated in steel…
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What is the maximum length of oil pipelines?

This is inspired by the discussion and controversy surrounding the Keystone Pipeline. The main part of the Keystone Pipeline system is about 3,400 kilometers long, stretching across a large portion of the United States. The Keystone XL extension…
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Why is "regular" gasoline standard instead of something more knock-resistant?

The standard light petroleum distillate for vehicle engines, "regular gasoline," is (or is equivalent to) some mix of heptane (C7) and octane (C8). Higher proportions of C8 are more knock-resistant, which allow for higher compression ratios and…
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How to select a low flow rate diesel flow meter

I need to select a precise flow meter for the following application condition: Flow range: 0-150 liter per hour Medium: Diesel There are so many meters on the market that I am a bit lost. How do I determine whether a flow meter is acceptable for…
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Parameter effects on kinetics of esterification for bio-diesel production

I want to discuss the effect of parameters on the kinetics of esterification for bio-diesel production. In esterification process, temperature effect and molar ration are two important parameters. During conversion of oliec acid with methanol to…
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What are some technical problems with generating electricity using a gas turbine or combustible engine at a gas flaring site?

Numerous oil and gas exploration sites practice flaring for safety and disposal of unwanted low calorific gases. However, instead of just standalone burning the gas, why can't a gas turbine or internal combustion engine be attached so that the…
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Which plastics dissolve in petroleum?

The thin steel float used in my car (which was built in the UK in the early 60s, which I'm assuming is why it's not originally plastic) has rusted to a point where it's leaking in fuel and therefore failing to operate as desired. I'm planning to…
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Crude Oil Velocity Flow Within Rock-Soil Matrix

In order to run some numerical simulations, I would like to know some rough values (estimates) of the velocity at which the crude oil flows through the rock or soil matrix from which it is extracted. I found lots of data about production rates…
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What are air barrels (with regards to oil pipelines) and why are they a problem?

I read an article about Alberta, Canada losing millions per day from air barrels and am now doing some research, but having a hard time finding information. I am curious to know more about air barrels and why they occur. Are there better systems…
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Diesel or Gasoline? Which one is more dangerous to our health?

I have an overall question that's been bothering me for years. Which is more dangerous for our health, a diesel car or a gasoline car? This is quite a cliche question and I can find a lot of newspapers reporting that diesel is way more dangerous,…
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Oil recovery by thermal expansion of rock

Does rock expansion play a role in increased recovery of oil when heat is supplied to the reservoir at the hands of steam or hot water ?
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How can I turn home gas (LPG) from liquid to gas?

"LPG" is the term used here for a mixture of Propane & Butane sold for public use. The exact ratio varies depending on where you buy it and I think also with the season and is not known to me. I am working on a personal project, I have a gas tank…
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Injection and lose of fluid injected and pressure drop down?

I am trying to develop a field by using water injection. I am facing a problem that the average reservoir pressure is dropping down and the BHP of the production wells dropping down as well until it reach the limit and stop producing. Therefore,…
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Industrial machinery and equipment

I am a mechanical engineer who is interested in learning different processes and equipment mainly used in process industry namely, textile, chemical, sugar mill, and other food process industry. Is there a one place to go solution available or if…
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What is API class in subsea torque tools?

I have been in touch with suppliers of actuators for subsea valves. They have mentioned their solutions are available for no matter the valve size, as long as the interface is API 17D class 2, 4 or 7. During my search, I could barely find any…
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