AM-09-18 UNDERSTANDING THE QUALITY OF CANADIAN BITUMEN AND SYNTHETIC CRUDES

Description:

This paper highlights some of the specific challenges involved in evaluating Canadian grades of crude. Optimal crude selection and processing decisions require the refiner to understand the differences in quality of the Canadian blends. The use of accurate data and models of the qualities of the various types of synthetic crudes together with blending models, allows refiners to better understand and exploit the impact of these crudes on refinery operations.