Pressure Vessel Design Consultancy – 20 Services for Desalter

1. ASME Section VIII Div.1/Div.2 vessel design

2. Design and integration of electrostatic grids

3. Internal component layout (weirs, baffles)

4. Water/oil interface zone design

5. Electrical design interface for HV electrodes

6. CFD analysis of droplet separation

7. Detailed nozzle load evaluation

8. Wind, seismic, and blast loading analysis

9. FAT/SAT planning and execution support

10. Design for inspection and manway access

11. Shell and head thickness optimization

12. Corrosion protection & lining selection

13. Support skirt and anchor design

14. Fabrication drawing and 3D modeling

15. Design for transport, lifting, and erection

16. Vessel FEA for thermal and pressure cycles

17. Quality assurance & welding coordination

18. Thermal insulation interface support

19. Integration with piping and E&I systems

20. HAZOP & SIL study documentation support

 

 Desalter Vessel System Design Breakdown

📌 Piping Design (Desalter)

1. Crude inlet and distribution piping

2. Wash water injection lines

3. Desalted crude outlet piping

4. Brine outlet and disposal lines

5. Electrical grounding/bonding piping

6. Interconnecting piping with heat exchangers

7. Chemical injection lines (demulsifiers, etc.)

8. Pressure relief and vent lines

📌 Civil & Foundation Engineering

1. Desalter vessel foundation (static + dynamic load)

2. Pipe rack and support structures

3. Electrical room and transformer pads

4. Cable trenches and underground piping ducts

5. Corrosion protection (coating, cathodic systems)

6. Area paving, bunding for brine containment

📌 Pumps (Associated with Desalter System)

1. Wash water feed pumps

2. Brine discharge pumps

3. Recycle pumps (if used)

4. Slop system pumps

5. Chemical dosing pumps

6. Drain and sump pumps

📌 P&ID (Desalter-Specific Elements)

1. Crude and water flow control

2. Brine and oil interface control loops

3. Interlocks for high voltage shutdown

4. Safety systems (PSV, LSHH, TSHH)

5. Heating system controls (if electric/grid-based)

6. Chemical dosing and injection skids

📌 Related Heat Exchangers

1. Crude preheat exchanger (tubular or plate)

2. Crude-to-crude heat recovery exchanger

3. Brine cooler (air or water-cooled)

4. Wash water heater

5. Slop oil cooler

6. Desalter heater (in electric desalters)

📌 Instrumentation

1. Interface level controllers (brine/oil separation)

2. High voltage electrode monitoring

3. Temperature and pressure transmitters

4. Water content analyzers (BS&W)

5. Conductivity probes

6. Vibration sensors on pumps

7. Flow meters (wash water, crude oil)

📌 Related Storage Tanks

1. Crude oil storage tank

2. Wash water storage tank

3. Brine collection tank

4. Chemical storage tank (demulsifier)

5. Slop oil tank

6. Surge drums (before/after desalter)

📌 Process Design Elements

1. Emulsion breaking mechanism

2. Crude oil temperature optimization (115–150°C)

3. Electrostatic field distribution

4. Residence time and droplet size calculations

5. Brine droplet coalescence modeling

6. Water-oil separation curve generation

📌 Mechanical Design

1. Pressure vessel (ASME VIII) design & certification

2. Nozzle layout and orientation

3. Electrode mounting design

4. Anti-corrosion internal coating selection

5. Demister and weir design

6. High-voltage insulator support design

7. Internal inspection/access requirements

8. Earthing and electrical safety zones

 

Pressure Vessel Design Consultancy – 20 Services for Desalter

1. ASME Section VIII Div.1/Div.2 vessel design

2. Design and integration of electrostatic grids

3. Internal component layout (weirs, baffles)

4. Water/oil interface zone design

5. Electrical design interface for HV electrodes

6. CFD analysis of droplet separation

7. Detailed nozzle load evaluation

8. Wind, seismic, and blast loading analysis

9. FAT/SAT planning and execution support

10. Design for inspection and manway access

11. Shell and head thickness optimization

12. Corrosion protection & lining selection

13. Support skirt and anchor design

14. Fabrication drawing and 3D modeling

15. Design for transport, lifting, and erection

16. Vessel FEA for thermal and pressure cycles

17. Quality assurance & welding coordination

18. Thermal insulation interface support

19. Integration with piping and E&I systems

20. HAZOP & SIL study documentation support