Simplified balance
The calculation uses specific gravity, ideal volumetric blending and a 47° API diluent. The entered flow rate represents the total diluted crude oil volume.
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Configure a production and blending scenario. Results are indicative and require validation with operating data.
Illustrative scenarios:
Field operating parameters
28,000 bbl/d
3,000
20,000
40,000
60,000 bbl/d
8.5 °API
7.0°
16.0°
28.0°
35.0° API
16.0 °API
8.0°
16.0°
30.0°
40.0° API
1.4 °API
0.2° (Low)
1.0° (Typical)
2.0°
3.0° API (Severe)
$74 / bbl
$50
$65
$80
$100 / bbl
Estimated technical and financial savings
Estimated monthly savings:
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Direct OPEX reduction in naphtha purchases
Estimated annual savings:
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Cumulative impact over 12 months of operation
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Diluent saved per day:
Estimated volume of diluent avoided
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Estimated diluent reduction:
Share of the total blend flow rate
Indicative estimate: assumes ideal volumetric blending and 47° API diluent. It excludes service costs and does not replace laboratory testing.
How to interpret the estimate
The result compares diluent consumption in the current blend with consumption at the configured target.
Constant scenario
Monthly savings assume 30 days and annual savings 365 days at the same flow rate and cost. Service costs and operational changes are excluded.
Technical validation
Blend selection requires laboratory testing, transport conditions and the project's commercial specifications.
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