Data Sheet | TC9814-015

NATCO

Dual Frequency

Electrostatics
Dual Frequency Electrostatics provides process improvements approaching 100% over
existing mainstream technology
PROCESS SYSTEMS
BENEFITS OF DUAL FREQUENCY ELECTROSTATICS
1. Increased oil flowrate through an existing
vessel
2. Lower outlet BS&W
3. Reduced deckspace and vessel footprint at an
equivalent outlet BS&W
4. Lower operating costs
Enables reduction in chemicals consumption
Allows for lower operating temperature
5. Balanced three-phase transformer
6. Cleaner effluent water, less floc
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27 API Crude
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Outlet - 0.5% BS&W
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DUAL FREQUENCY RESULTS
Dual Frequency
10 x 45
Current
State-of-the-Art
Technology
12 x 60
Conventional
A/C
Technology
14 x 65
Typical Size Reduction with NATCO Dual Frequency
The patented NATCO Dual Frequency electrostatic
technology utilizes a proprietary process controller, Load
Responsive Controller (LRC-II

), and three-phase power

unit to produce a customized electrostatic field that can
be readily optimized for any crude oil. The technology
provides process improvements approaching 100% over
existing mainstream electrostatic technology.
Since 1971 the NATCO Dual Polarity

electrostatic process
has been used to dehydrate and desalt the worlds crude
oil. Now, the patented NATCO Dual Frequency process
continues Camerons legacy of leadership in electrostatic
technology.
Three primary components are packaged in a single oil-
filled enclosure. First is the power electronics designed to
operate on three-phase, 480 volt (50/60 Hz) to produce a
variable amplitude and variable frequency voltage supply.
For many field installations, this is a key feature of the
technology, as it enables an optimization of the voltage
profile. Second, the medium frequency transformer
provides for the increased secondary voltage known to
promote effective coalescence. Third, the secondary voltage
is rectified so that polarized voltages can be applied to the
electrodes to create the benefits of both AC and DC fields
within the treater. These benefits have been proven in over
30 years of field experience with our NATCO Dual Polarity
technology.
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2010 Cameron | NATCO, LRC-II, Dual Frequency and Dual Polarity are registered trademarks of Cameron | Printed in USA, 1M | 07/10 TC9814-015
PROCESS SYSTEMS
As with NATCO Dual Polarity, a DC field
is created between the electrodes in the
NATCO Dual Frequency coalescer, enabling
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.
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 NATCO Dual Frequency controller reduces
this voltage decay and enables effective
dehydration. Utilizing a medium frequency
power unit overcomes the voltage decay
associated with conventional 50/60 Hz
transformers.
Treatment chemicals, temperature and
the specific oil-water 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 NATCO Dual
Frequency system utilizes a microprocessor-
based system (consisting of a NATCO panel
PC and LRC-II controller) that defines the
pattern and magnitude of the voltages that
are applied to the electrodes. The proprietary
LRC-II 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.
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