The presence of salts (chlorides) in crude oil provides a serious problem to drilling, pumping and refining processes, it is also of concern during transport. Excessive salt levels may cause corrosion problems and clogging of pipelines, refining and catalytic processes.

• Refineries
• Pipelines
• Terminals
• Laboratories
• Inspection Companies
• Oil platforms

The Seta Salt-in-Crude Analyzer is a robust and portable instrument for determining the chloride (salt) content of crude oils in full conformity to ASTM D3230, IP 265 and equivalent test methods. The Analyzer is pre-calibrated and automatically displays salt concentration measurements in g/m3 or lbs/1000bbl (pounds per thousand barrels), this avoids the need to mix salt calibration standards and makes testing a simple and fast procedure.

Product Features

• Salt concentration values displayed automatically
• No need for mixing of salt standards
• Pre-calibrated for immediate use as per ASTM D3230
• User calibration modes allow verification against user standards
• Typical test time of less than 30 seconds
• Moisture proof membrane touch screen with large keys
• Fully portable, all items contained in aluminium carry case
• Supplied with beaker and sensor support stands
• Interchangeable plug-in sensor
• Battery or mains power supply

3 Test Modes

1. ASTM/PRECAL – pre-calibrated for use in conformity to ASTM D3230
2. ASTM USER- allows user calibration of ASTM values (ie: display values can be verified and/or recalibrated by the user against salt solutions of known conductivity)
3. IP USER – allows user calibration according to IP 265 values
   Measurements can be displayed or exported to a PC or to LIMS network. The instrument is suitable for bench top or hand-held operation and operates from battery or mains voltage.