About Forum Energy Technologies

Smart Solutions. Powerful Products.

Smart Solutions. Powerful Products.
At Forum, we are here for one reason: to serve as your trusted ally in
the oilfield. With our comprehensive range of mission-critical products,
we deliver precisely what you need when you need itfrom drilling
and completion equipment to valves, subsea technology to production
equipment, engineering support to repair services.

Forum brings together some of the most well-known brands in our

industry with an extensive range of products and services. We know
though that at the end of the day, its not just about the products we
provide. Its about creating the solutions you need. Thats why we work
closely with customers to provide innovative products and technologies,
and we encourage customers to talk to us about their drilling challenges
at Your Forum at f-e-t.com/yourforum. With offices in over 90 locations
around the globe, Forum is well positioned to supply customers with
equipment and related services that improve safety and performance and
lower operating costs.

Forum is not only dedicated to our clients, were committed to creating

a strong corporate culture that drives excellence in everything we do. We
do this through our four core values:

No one gets hurt. The safety of our employees and customers is our
first priority, coupled with a healthy respect for the environment.

Integrity. We operate with the utmost integrity, honesty and mutual

respect.

Customer focused. We listen to the needs of external and internal

customers and work with them to solve their challenges. We work to
create long-term customer relationships.
EDGE and EDGE II
Good place to work. We strive to create a workplace with open
communication and mutual respect, a place with solid leadership and
Desalters/Dehydrators
good teamwork and a place where employees are empowered and are
given opportunities for growth.

Forum Production Equipment

10344 Sam Houston Park Drive, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77064
713.351.7900
f-e-t.com/production

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Everything you need to succeed. Kick Amp Responder (KAR)
The KAR is a drop in feature that allows the operator to control and monitor the output voltage of any crude or
desalting coalescing operation using the existing electrostatic setup.

Above. Below. And beyond. The KAR can be programmed with parameters on the timing and how power is delivered to each grid within
the vessel based on emulsion, API gravity, flow rate, etc.
At Forum, we are here for one reason: to serve Replaces a conventional analog monitoring panel and mates up to the primary of any existing Electrostatic
transformer with only a few minor modifications.
as your trusted ally in the oilfield. With our Hazardous Rating: Class 1 Zone 1 Gas Group IIB Class 1 Div 2 Groups C&D
comprehensive range of mission-critical expertise, we
deliver precisely what you need when you need it
from drilling equipment to custom solutions, subsea Pilot Plant Skid
technology to production equipment, engineering
Two Stage design simulates commercial unit operation and performance.
support to repair services. Adaptable to treat wide range of crude, from heavy to light API gravities.
Results available on a weekly basis depending on crudes selected for the technology test.
Ability to use multiple voltages to determine best voltage gradient for resolution of emulsions.
We make this commitment as a solid industry
leader operating in the major energy-producing
regions of the world, with offices in Canada,
Brazil, Dubai, Australia, China, the United
Kingdom and the United States.

Beyond our global resources and inventory,

we also proudly offer our customers a level of
personal attention that continues to set us apart.

Smart solutions, powerful products,

enduring integrity
We firmly believe that the virtues driving our
companys long-term success cant be dictated
from the top down; rather, they are instilled
through every interaction, both inside and
outside our halls.

The Forum culture is carefully nurtured, as

we strive to create a workplace that inspires
cooperation, innovation and pride. A place where
people feel good about what they do, where
high achievement is rewarded, and where safety
and a healthy respect for the environment are
never compromised.
 The EDGE Il Design EDGE
The EDGE Il Design
EDGE ll is available in different designs providing multiple options for optimization of individual applications. Op- EDGE (Enhanced Deep-Grid Electrical) desalters and dehydrators utilize a unique technology that provides the
EDGE ll tions to energize
is available 1, 2 ordesigns
in different 3 electrodes are based
providing onoptions
multiple power available. This design
for optimization offers distribution
of individual andOp-
applications. electrode most effective solution for removal of contaminants such as sodium, calcium and magnesium chloride from
tions to locations
energize that
1, 2 can
or 3 vary, depending
electrodes on processing
are based on powerrequirements
available. Thisand specific
design operational
offers needs.
distribution EDGE ll maximizes
and electrode crude oil. If not removed, these salts will hydrolyze to form hydrochloric acid which is the primary cause of
locationsthe desalting
that performance
can vary, depending and feedstock requirements
on processing capacity whileand
minimizing demulsifier and
specific operational needs.solids-wetting chemicals of
EDGE ll maximizes corrosion failures within crude unit equipment.
most chemical
the desalting performancesuppliers. The EDGEcapacity
and feedstock II is designed for processing:
while minimizing demulsifier and solids-wetting chemicals of EDGE desalters/dehydrators utilize AC-type electrostatic coalescing for the efficient removal of contaminants.
most chemical suppliers. The EDGE II is designed for processing: Electrostatic coalescing is accomplished when the electrode grids apply a high voltage to the oil/water mixture,
Heavy/high viscosity oil
forcing it to separate. As the water is washed out, so are many of the undesirable solids.
Heavy/high
Crude viscosity
oil highoilin solids content
Crude
oil high in solids
Synthetically contentoil
produced
Synthetically
Emulsion produced oil feed stocks
sensitive
Emulsion sensitive
Higher feed stocks
throughput rates in existing vessels
Higher
Greater flexibility in existing
throughput rates in changingvessels
feedstocks
Greater flexibility in changing feedstocks

The EDGE Design

EDGE Technology is available in two different designs, the EDGE and EDGE II, which provide desalter options
for optimization to individual applications. The EDGE design minimizes transactor (electric power supply)
EDGE II capacity and power consumption. The designs provide three electrified electrode grids to maximize the
desalting performances and feedstock capacity of the desalter vessel. EDGE desalters are designed to optimize
EDGE II Designed specifically for difficult to treat crude oils the recommended demulsifier and solids-wetting chemicals of most chemical suppliers.
Designed
specifically
Dual for difficultfor
Flow Distribution tofaster
treat crude oils of water
coalescing
Dual Flow Distribution
droplets in highforviscosity
faster coalescing
oil of water
droplets in high viscosity oil design allows for more uniform EDGE technology provides optimized performance resulting in greater long term
Unique distribution
Unique distribution
laminar flowdesign allows for more uniform
pattern value:
laminar
flow pattern
Electrode design to reduce power consumption and Reduced salt carryover that results in minimized corrosion, chemical costs, equipment fouling,
Electrodeimprove
design to reduce power consumption and
performance maintenance costs and unplanned shutdowns
improve
performance
High water interface allows maximum residence Decreased water carryover that leads to lower energy costs, stabilized unit operations, increased crude
High water interface
time allows
of interface maximum
emulsion thusresidence
improving effluent throughput, minimized slop oil production and reduced waste water treatment costs
time of interface emulsion
water quality thus improving
and reducing effluent
chemical requirements Minimized oil undercarry that results in reduced product losses and slop treatment costs
water quality and reducing chemical requirements
Reduced solids carryover that leads to less equipment fouling and foaming
Less power consumption resulting from inlet distributor injection of crude/water emulsion below the high
intensity electrode grids instead of directly in between them
Solid steel electrodes provide long service life and are unaffected by high concentration of O2
ISO certified by DNV
Pilot Plant
Extensive user list
New patents
Technology is in operation on all habitable continents
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 EDGE II - Dependable Steady State Operation
A leader in the desalter and dehydration markets, EDGE ll is designed specifically for the treatment of the most
difficult feed stocks at higher throughput rates.

EDGE II technology provides optimized performance resulting in greater long term value:
Reduced salt carryover that results in minimized corrosion, chemical costs, equipment fouling, maintenance
costs and unplanned shutdowns
Decreased water carryover that leads to lower energy costs, stabilized unit operations, increased crude
throughput, minimized slop oil production and reduced waste water treatment costs
Minimized oil undercarry that results in reduced product losses and slop treatment costs
Reduced solids carryover that leads to less equipment fouling and foaming
Less power consumption resulting from rapid resolution of emulsions and unique electrode configuration

Vessel Transactor
The entire hydrocarbon volume of the vessel is exposed to high Optimized performance results from multiple transactor
voltage AC electrical fields. Four contiguous AC electrical fields secondary voltage levels that provide flexibility at varying
span from the oil/water interface to the top of the vessel. operating conditions.

Low Intensity Field Inlet Header

The majority of the water is separated in the first low intensity Even distribution of the oil/water emulsion across the entire
electrical field, thereby reserving the high intensity fields for vessel length produces a laminar profile. This emulsion is injected
more difficult-to-resolve emulsions. This minimizes the water just above the oil/water interface, thereby maximizing crude oil
content in the high-intensity electrical field, thus reducing power residence time and improving upset tolerance.
consumption.
Effluent Water Header
High Intensity Field This header withdraws water and some solids along the entire
This field provides for the removal of final traces of water from length of the vessel, thus maximizing water-phase residence time
the crude, improving performance. Increased depth of the high and reducing the oil content of the effluent water.
intensity fields provides excellent coalescence of small and highly
emulsified water droplets. Mud Wash Header
Spray nozzles are utilized in the unique mud wash headers design
High Voltage Entrance System to effectively fluidize solids accumulated in the bottom of the
This voltage entrance system is doubly protected by two bushings vessel.
located in the oil-filled housing. EDGE II desalter installation 2012
Meeting & Exceeding Performance Specification

Transactor Lower Intensity Oil Distributor (Inlet Header)

Field Dual horizontal flow distribution provides quick, complete coalescence, insuring larger droplets and faster settling. This
Outlet unique design offers improved laminar flow, providing an enhanced water droplet environment for emulsion sensitive
Header crude oil.
High level distribution allows for 2-3 times the volume of water/oil emulsion, compared to other vertical flow desalters,
High
Intensity Oil improving the control of the interface (rag) emulsion and effluent water quality.
Field
Electrode Grid Electrode Configuration
Three electrode grid design provides flexibility to handle upsets and long run cycle between shut-downs for
maintenance. Transformer connection and phasing allows for little to no loss in performance due to loss of one
Lower energized electrode. Lower electrode provides high intensity electric field to interface for continuous resolution of rag
Intensity emulsion enhancing ease of interface control and chemical reduction. Solid steel rod electrodes insure long life and ease
Field
Oil Water Interface of maintenance.
Inlet Header
Water Cuff Header Mud Wash Header
Spray nozzles are utilized in the efficient mud wash header design to effectively fluidize solids accumulated in the
Try Cocks bottom of the vessel.
Mud Wash Header
Effluent H20 Header
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