Ministry of Higher Education and

Scientific Research
University of technology
Oil & gas department .
The second stage
Experiment )7) :
) salt content( )1( ‫الكروب رمق‬
Written by :
‫املرحةل الثانية شعبة‬
‫رسى ايرس نوري‬ -A- ‫ كروب‬A1
‫جامنة زاهد خفري‬ )‫(صبايح‬

Ass. Atheer
 It is to determine the percentage of salts in crude oil and its damage, which also causes
corrosion in oil equipment and pipes, and these salts are (sodium chlorides)

Salt content measurement experiment

Harmful effects of salts in oil
1.It causes corrosion to vehicles
2. It reduces the availability of oil and its efficiency, as API and the price of oil will affect
them
3. It will settle on the walls because the diameter of the pipe decreases, which will affect
the flow movement

To conduct a salt content measurement experiment, you will need some basic tools and
materials. Here is a list of tools you may need:
1. Substance sample: It can be a sample of water, food, or any substance whose salt
content you want to measure.
2. Oxidizing solution: You can use neoprene solution as an oxidizing agent, as it reacts
with the chloride ions present in the salt and changes its color from yellow to orange.
3. Ruler: used to measure the volume of the oxidizing solution used in the reaction.
4. Experimental tube: used to mix the sample with the oxidizing solution and ensure it is
evenly distributed.
5. Tube holder: used to place the experimental tube while the reaction is being performed.
6. Eye protectors: used to protect the eyes from any harmful substances or chemical
solutions.
7. Note paper and pen: used to record measurements and observations of the experiment.
These are some of the basic tools you may need to experiment with measuring salt
content. You may also need additional materials such as distilled water and other
chemicals depending on the type of experiment you want to perform.
procedure
We take a specific sample in a specific beaker, close the beaker, and press the power key. It
will turn on the device and it will immediately give a reading of the salts present in the oil.
Where it is measured in units g/cm3, which is a laboratory unit, and also units are ib per
1000 barrels
1. How do I remove the salts in the oil?
The salts are excluded by raising the water temperature by 140 degrees Celsius, after
which they are separated in the salt removal unit. The extraction process is carried out by
injecting the demulsifier into the oil, which then enters it and selects it into a tank
containing Aftab.
2. What is the acceptable range for acceptable salts in oil? If you say, “What do we do”
and you increase, “What do we do?”
Acceptable standards for salt content in oil vary depending on the intended use of the oil.
However, normally, the acceptable salt content in crude oil is considered to be no more
than 5-10 parts per million (ppm). In the event of excess salt in the oil, some procedures
can be followed to deal with it.
If the salt content in the oil increases, the following steps can be taken:
1. Reduce the use of oil that contains a high percentage of salt.
2. Use chemical treatment to remove salt from the oil.
3. Use analysis and separation techniques to separate salt from oil.
It is worth noting that in some industries, such as the oil and gas industry, anti-scaling
materials are used to reduce salt deposition and its harmful effect on equipment and pipes.
1. American Petroleum Institute (API) and International Oil and Gas Institute (OGCI).
2. IEEE Xplore and ScienceDirect Search terms such as “salt content in oil” or “salt
contamination in crude oil” can be used to find related research.
3. American Petroleum Institute (API), Oil and Gas Institute International (OGI), British
Oil and Gas Institute (OGI) and others.