Table 1 The general characterization of the used crude oil (Qarun fields).
Experimental | Methods | Result |
|---|---|---|
Density @ 15.56 °C Specific gravity API gravity @ 60 °F | ASTM D-4052 | 0.8933 0.8941 26.75 |
Kinematic viscosity, cSt, @ 40o C | ASTM D-445 | 11.71 |
Asphaltene content, wt% | IP-143 | 5.34 |
Wax content, wt% | UOP-64 | 14.58 |
Pour point, °C | ASTM D-97 | 9 |
Flash point, °C | ASTM D-93 | ˂30 |
Water content, vol% | ASTM E-203 | 0.1 |