Karachaganak Field

Crude Oil

Crude Oil

Overview: Crude oil is the primary product extracted from the Karachaganak Field. It is a naturally occurring, complex mixture of hydrocarbons found in geological formations beneath the earth’s surface. This raw material is essential for various refining processes and is a cornerstone of the global energy supply.

Key Features:

  • Composition: Crude oil consists of a diverse array of hydrocarbons, including alkanes (paraffins), cycloalkanes (naphthenes), and aromatic compounds. The specific composition can vary depending on the source and geological conditions.

  • Quality: The quality of crude oil is typically assessed by its density (API gravity) and sulfur content. These characteristics determine its refining properties and its suitability for producing different petroleum products.

Uses: Crude oil serves as a critical feedstock for refining into numerous valuable products and is fundamental to various industries.

Applications:

  • Energy Production:

    • Transportation Fuels: Crude oil is refined into gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, which are vital for powering vehicles, aircraft, and ships.
    • Power Generation: Some crude oil is used directly in power plants to generate electricity, although this use is less common compared to natural gas and coal.

  • Petrochemicals:

    • Chemicals and Materials: Refined crude oil is used to produce a wide range of petrochemicals that are integral to manufacturing plastics, synthetic fibers, fertilizers, and other industrial chemicals.
    • Consumer Products: The derivatives of crude oil are used in everyday products such as detergents, pharmaceuticals, and packaging materials.

1) r. V. P. (psi): 7.0
2) specific gravity at 15.6/15.8c:0.8546
3 API gravity at 16.6c:34.1
4) water content vol %: 0.02
5) salt na cl ppm: 5.0
6) sulphur wt%: 1.1
7) asphaltenes wt%: 1.2
8) pour pont o:-27
9) kin. Vis. Cst at 9.8
10) at 100 f: 6.394
11) flash point? <20
12) nitrogen content wt%: 1.04
13) total sold number (mg. Koh. G): 0.06
14 grose heating value (cal/g): 10610
15) characterization factor (kuop): 12.0
16) carbon residue (conradson) wt %:3.95
17) metal content content ppm. Vanadium content ppm: 30.0 Nickel content ppm:8.5 Iron content ppm: 1.6 Copper content ppm: 0.2 lsp at c: 45
18) Distillation: Distilled at: 50c:0.25 75 c:3.5 100 c:7.5 125 c : 12.0 150 c:18.0 175c:24.0 200 c:28.5 225 c:33.0 250 c:37.0 275 c:41.5 300 c:46.5
Total distillate: 47.5
Distillation loss: 1.0
Residue: 51.5.