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As a renowned and experienced supplier of indus-trial filtration equipment and spare parts to the Oil & Gas Industries, critical to the operation of our client’s processing systems, we understand the sig-nificance of reliability, availability and econo-mics. As such we dedicate special attention on sup-porting our customers with a wide array of services, before delivery and after start-up of our equipment as well. Such services are including but not limited to:

Laboratory services

Industrial Field Testing services

Key Supply Services

After Sales Services

Filter element cleaning services

In this Dahlman Info a brief overview is provided of the laboratory and analytical services that we pro-vide to the industry supportive to filter design and problem analysis. Through our association with the worldwide ope-rating, reputable and independent laboratory Saybolt, a Core Laboratories Company, located near Royal Dahlman’s head offices in Maassluis, The Netherlands, we are able to provide you an exten-sive list of globally recognized laboratory tests which is available upon request.

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Unfiltered and filtered amine after lab bench scale filtration

Amongst others, the most commonly performed analysis include Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Parti-cle Size Distribution (PSD), Determination of Asphal-tenes in Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products. Additionally, Royal Dahlman is able to filter your sample products on a lab scale through which we can demonstrate and report the filtration characte-ristics of your process liquid or gas with a variety of filter materials and retention grades. Accordingly, the optimal filtration parameters can be tested and verified, and used for scaling up to a commercial unit. All tests are performed in accordance with interna-tional standards such as EN, ASTM and ISO; please refer to the below table for information:

Standard: Description:

EN – 872 Official filtration test

ASTM D482 Standard Test Method for Ash from Petroleum Products

ASTM D4870 Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Sediment in Residual Fuels

UOP 233 – 59 Fluid Cracking Catalyst Loading Test

ASTM D6560 Determination of Asphaltenes in Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products

ISO 4406 Cleanliness

ICP/XRF Induced Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy / X-ray Fluorescence

SEM/EDX Scanning Electron Microscope / Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy

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Features Benefits

Reputable and independent laboratory Reliable results and analyses

Possibility for bench scale filtration Solid and trustworthy up scaling to commercial unit

Testing according to international codes and

standards Clear understanding of results

Negligible or no costs involved Reduce investment cost for industrial filter

Royal Dahlman knows the potential pitfalls that can occur during the different stages of testing, process design and commissioning of filter units: stages that include the feasibility study, basic design pack-age; detailed engineering; engineering, fabrication and finally commissioning and start-up. At each of those stages the refiner’s aim should be to work with an experienced supplier with a dedicated technology team. For example, if he does not se-lect the right filter technology at the con-cept stage, it could have a major effect on the pro-ject later on. Performing laboratory analyses, bench scale testing or even on-site pilot filtration testing will give the refiner the proof in advance to make the right choice. The goal of successfully implementing a filter is often evident during the feasibility stage. An effec-tive start-up after having selected the right filter technology can enhance plant availability and relia-bility during the first cycle of operation.

Field service engineer conducting field test

Reaching this goal can be achieved through making proper tests and develop with us an action plan that is based on early identification of the potential flaws in the plant and filter equipment during start-up. Working with a reliable supplier means the project moves easily from the basic design phase into de-tailed engineering and fabrication. This helps to speed up the project and also improves the quality of the delivery. Malfunctioning filtration units can often put a strain on a company. A dedicated pro-ject team and test engineer helps you during the execution of the pilot testing in the field to the final test report and conclusions. Our mission is to provide reassurance that the re-sults of laboratory testing & analyses are inter-preted the right way and ensuring you that the in-dustrial commercial unit will perform as demon-strated during the testing.