Upstream in the oil industry, accurate determination of sulphur compounds is critical in assessment of the quality of the oil. Reliable data gives confidence in being able to model the reservoir which aids in the drilling and production plan. Many oil companies are now measuring individual sulphur species as part of standard exploration drilling operations to reduce risk of problems during production.
Downstream it is important to know accurate concentrations of the sulphur species to avoid corrosion, catalytic poisoning and health and safety issues. It is also important to determine these compounds in final products where specifications are often imposed, e.g. LPG, gasoline, kerosene, ethylene and bioethanol. Where sulphur removal is incorporated it is a requirement to measure plant efficiency to ensure
products meet specification.
The Importance of Measuring Sulphur Compounds
Upstream in the oil industry, accurate determination of sulphur compounds is critical in assessment of the quality of the oil. Reliable data gives confidence in being able to model the reservoir which aids in the drilling and production plan. Many oil companies are now measuring individual sulphur species as part of standard exploration drilling operations to reduce risk of problems during production.
Downstream it is important to know accurate concentrations of the sulphur species to avoid corrosion, catalytic poisoning and health and safety issues. It is also important to determine these compounds in final products where specifications are often imposed, e.g. LPG, gasoline, kerosene, ethylene and bioethanol. Where sulphur removal is incorporated it is a requirement to measure plant efficiency to ensure
products meet specification.