IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW CRUDE MIXING SYSTEM IN THE CIENFUEGOS REFINERY

Abstract

The Cienfuegos Refinery processed the Mesa-30 + Merey-16 crude mixture at a rate of 88-12% respectively, guaranteeing a density range of 28-30 ᵒAPI. Given the
impossibility of maintaining this diet. The present work objective is to implement a Crude Mixing System, based on the Algerian Sahara Blend Crude mixing it with
Merey-16 from Venezuela. To achieve this purpose, these crude oils assays were analyzed to define the optimal per cent of each one to be mixed. Automatic control
loops were implemented for pumping them and lines and pumps were modified at the pumping station. As a result, it was possible to resume operations in the Refinery and independence in the Crude market to be processed. 12,747 431 bbl of Crude were processed, earning income in the amount of 28 064 994, 89 CUC for derivatives sales.