Start with the application
Before comparing candidates, bring together the crude source, water cut, salinity, operating temperature, residence time and current treatment. Record which conditions have changed and what the existing programme is no longer achieving. Also note interface quality, residual emulsion, separated-water clarity and any desalting or downstream constraints that affect the definition of success.
Define the evaluation
Agree the performance criteria before testing. Crude-oil quality and separated-water quality both matter. Compare candidate formulations at controlled temperature, dosage and settling time, and record separation speed, interface quality, residual emulsion and water clarity. Shortlisted candidates can then move to an application-specific assessment.
Connect testing to the field
Laboratory screening supports selection; field evaluation is a separate step. Review the injection arrangement and operating conditions when planning a trial, and record the results against the agreed criteria.
Information to share with our team
- Current crude and process conditions
- Existing treatment and observed limitations
- Available test results
- Required performance and practical constraints