Paper: Chemelectric The Electrical Coalescing Treater

The presented trend toward lease consolidation and automation, which is a result of economic influence, has prompted a re-evaluation of the method and design for central treating of oil field emulsions. This is largely the result of having to handle and treat larger volumes of fluid, but is also due to the need for a more efficient and automated type operation. If the operator is to increase his income, assuming a fixed volume allowable, he must accomplish it by either reducing the cost of his operation, or improving the value of his product, or both. Such are the possibilities of the Chemelectric Treater. The Chemelectric has in almost every case reduced the cost of operation over that of conventional emulsion treating, and in some cases has even increased the value of the salable crude product. This method of treating simply combines the principle of electrical coalescing treatment with the age old principle of thermo-chemical treatment. Another factor in the increased use of the electrical coalescers has been the improvement in availability of electrical power throughout the oil field.