Estimation of resident time
Estimation of resident time
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How can I estimate a resident time. Is there any equation or chart for that?. After I have recieved a oil produccion (16 API)then it is storge in a tank, What will be the resident time for drain the water and be treated later.





RE: Estimation of resident time
To start with a simple sampling of your crude oil and letting it stand will provide you a guide line to figure out the required retention time.
Alot also depends on the design of the water collection facility, eg: say, a spider web design. etc.
In the experiment conducted, tritium (radioactive water) was injected into the inlet of the pipe and a gieger counter was located on the discharge piping. And by gum, I was sure surprised with the 6 seconds result that I got!
RE: Estimation of resident time
To have any residence time then the outlet or inlet must be at a different level, which would be an unusual design