Dual Frequency Electrostatics

Dual Frequency Electrostatics provides process improvements

approaching 100% over existing mainstream technology
The patented Dual Frequency
electrostatic technology utilizes a Benefits of Dual Frequency Electrostatics
proprietary process controller and three-
phase transformer package to produce a
1. Increased oil flowrate through an existing vessel
customized electrostatic field that can be 2. Lower outlet BS&W
readily optimized for any crude oil. The
technology provides process 3. Reduced deckspace and vessel footprint at an
improvements approaching 100% over
equivalent outlet BS&W
existing mainstream electrostatic
technology. 4. Lower operating costs
Since 1971, NATCO has utilized the Dual
Enables reduction in chemicals consumption
Polarityelectrostatic process to dehydrate Allows for lower operating temperature
and desalt the worlds crude oil. The
patented Dual Frequency process 5. Balanced three-phase transformer
continues NATCOs legacy of leadership in
electrostatic technology.
6. Cleaner effluent water, less floc

There are three primary components that

are packaged in a single oil-filled Dual Frequency Field Results
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Outlet BS&W of Oil Phase

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Typical Size Reduction with Dual Frequency

Example:
65,000 BOPD
27 API Crude
Conventional A/C
14 x 65
Inlet: 8% BS&W
Current Outlet: 0.5% BS&W
State-of-the-art
Dual Frequency Technology
10 x 26 12 x 40

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the electrodes to create the benefits of
having both AC and DC fields within the
treater, benefits that have been proven in
over 30 years of field experience with our
Dual Polarity technology.
As with Dual Polarity, a DC field is
created between the electrodes in the
Dual Frequency coalescer, enabling one
directional droplet motion and efficient
coalescence. Simultaneously, an AC field
is created between the electrodes and
the ground, enabling maximum droplet
excitation, contact and droplet growth.
For more information on the NATCO Dual Frequency Electrostatics or other NATCO Group products contact:
NATCO Group
Houston, USA
Tel: +(1) 713 683 9292
Email: sales@natco-us.com
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Dual Frequency Electrostatics
Utilizing a medium frequency transformer
overcomes the voltage decay associated
with conventional 50/60 Hz transformers.
Traditional electrostatic technologies in
wet crude oils typically exhibit rapid
voltage decay or arcing. This decay
reduces the effectiveness of the
dehydration process by pulling the
voltage lower than that required for
effective dehydration. By operating with
an increased frequency, the Dual
Frequency controller reduces this
voltage decay and enables effective
dehydration.
NATCO Canada
Calgary, Canada
Tel: +(1) 403 236 1850
Email: sales@natco.ab.ca
NATCO Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Tel: +(81) 33288 1901
Email: natco1@natcojapan.com
www.natcogroup.com
Treatment chemicals, temperature, and
the specific properties of the oil all
combine to create a unique emulsion
that often can be very difficult to
resolve. To break the emulsion, the
patented Dual Frequency system
utilizes a computer-based controller that
defines the pattern and magnitude of
the voltages that are applied to the
electrodes. The controller allows
selection of the shape and magnitude of
the voltage waveform to achieve the
coalescing sweet spot for that crude
leading to effective and rapid droplet
coalescence.
Axsia Group
Gloucester, England
Tel: +(44) 1452 833800
Email: asbl@axsia.com
Axsia Howmar
Camberley, England
Tel: +(44) 1276 681101
Email: ahl@axsia.com
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