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Inline Blending
Inline Blending is a controlled method to continuously mix a number of blend components
inside a pipeline to get to a defined specification. Inline blending as supposed to Batch
blending has many advantages in terms of: reduced process time, flexibility to allow for e.g.
last minute changes in shipping schedules, has an improved accuracy performance, and it
reduces the storage capacity and capital lock up needed.
Applications
The KPS inline blending
solutions can be used for many
different applications such as
the optimization of profitability
for crude oils, fuel oils, bunker
fuel, ethanol products, etc.
Important design aspects of
the inline blender are the
design limitations coming from
e.g. the existing infrastructure,
the discharge performance, as
well as the compatibility of the
different blend components.
Usually such constrains are
identified, considered and
agreed upon in the feed stage
of the project.
Process Equipment
With inline blending it's not just the purchase of the right components; it is the integration of
them to form a complete system. Depending upon the compositions of the liquids, the proper
materials need to be selected. The valves, meters, analyzers, etc. enables the blend
components to be
simultaneously measured
and controlled while
heading towards the
blender header to
produce a final product.
At the end of the blender
header adequate mixing
takes place that can be
analyzed to allow for a
quality trim and blender
optimization. The KPS
blending solutions are
custom designs, supplied as a turnkey package, fully skid‐ mounted and with an overall
performance guarantee.
Control System
The selection of the proper blender control philosophy is dependent upon the constraints of
the existing infrastructure, the quality of feedstock, and the final product specifications. The
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EJETMIX SYSTEM
control system define the stability and performance of the blender, and often requires a
quality trim function that utilizes online analyzers to continuously optimize the performance
of the blender. By using a combination of measured parameters (such as viscosity, density,
sulfur and octane) and/or calculated flow‐weighted quality parameters, quality trim blenders
can automatically correct for any variations in the feedstock quality or errors arising from the
blending models.
The blender philosophy can be migrated directly into the plant wide DCS control system to
allow for a completely integrated solution for the plant that is fully supported by operation’s
house contractor. Functionalities like recipe management, alarms, reports and batch
information can be used up to its full potential, and can customize their user interface to meet
the requirement.
Mixing Technology
A final product blend it’s stability,
homogeneity and consistency are key
requirements for a successful blending
operations. Traditionally, static mixing
devices consisting of a series of baffles or
metal plates are installed in the main
pipeline and are used to create turbulence to
get a properly mixed flow. The energy
needed for mixing comes from a loss in
pressure as fluids flow through the static
mixer. With this said, operators find this a
less attractive solution because a loss in pressure would mean less throughput. Furthermore,
static mixers are designed to operate with a certain turndown and dispersion rate, providing
operators with instable results at the start and end of the batch. The patented e‐JetmixTM
technology provides the perfect solution for such applications. It has nihil pressure drop in the
main pipeline, and provides a stable performance independent upon the flowrate. The e‐
JetmixerTM guarantees a stable blend on the long term and a homogenize
flow, which is essential for any online analyzers to optimize the blender real time and minimize
give‐away. The KPS e‐JetmixerTM is an efficient design, consisting of an external pump, mixing
nozzle, and a take‐off point, as drawn in the sketch above. A part of the main stream is
extracted and re‐injected into the mainstream using the efficient and patented KPS nozzle
mixing device. In the created loop, the online analyzers and CS‐01 cell sampler can be located,
to allow for accurate and representative measurements.
CFD Simulation of Blender Design
Confronted with the complex of variations in densities, viscosities, and flowrate, possible
making the blend non‐homogeneous and instable; users no longer have to rely on just a rule
of thumb or previous experiences. KPS has the capability to verify the installation design using
advanced CFD simulation software. This tool can precisely determine the behavior in the
pipeline for the entire operating envelope, and makes sure the customer is not faced with
possible inaccurate or unstable results.
KPS: Your Partner in Blending
KPS is an inline blending specialist, with a large track record of over 20 years at the well‐known
oil companies on inline mixing and sampling solutions. KPS is not limited to any specific valve
or flowmeter manufacturer, and therefore able to independently select and use the best field
equipment for your application. With an installed base of inline blenders and automatic
samplers as close as 20 minutes away from the head office, in the Rotterdam harbor area, KPS
got the opportunity to develop over time ‘state of the art’ inline blending system designs. The
KPS inline blending are not just designed to be more sustainable, but also provide a high
accuracy based on previous experiences and CFD simulation software.
Specifications
Applications Crude oil, Fuel oil, Ethanol, Product blending
Max line temperature Designed to suit
Max line pressure Designed to suit
Line size range 4" ‐ 48" (other sizes are available on request)
Line tapping size Typically 3" ‐ 16" (application dependent)
Velocity range Designed to suit
Options ‐ Withdrawable KPS e‐JetMixTM nozzle and quill
‐ Automatic Sampling system
‐ On‐line analysers such as: Density, Viscosity, Sulphur, Octane
More info:
Florijnstraat 95 OTHER KPS PRODUCTS:
2988 CL Ridderkerk, NL
Tel. +31(0)180‐225000 Automatic Sampling Systems
Email: info@KPSnl.com
Web: www.KPSnl.com
Online Analyzer Systems