CrudePLUS* - predictive fouling control for refineries

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Greater feedstock flexibility. Lower operational risk. Higher refinery profitability & sustainability

Is every new crude in your portfolio an opportunity... or a hidden risk?

Growing volatility in the crude oil market is forcing refineries to become more flexible. New suppliers, alternative crude grades, and increasing pressure to optimize costs are creating new business opportunities.

At the same time, every change in a crude blend can result in:

  • Heat exchanger and furnace fouling

  • Desalter upsets,

  • Asphaltene precipitation,

  • Higher energy consumption,

  • Increased CO₂ emissions,

  • Throughput limitations unplanned shutdowns and higher operating costs.

Most of these risks only become visible once they start affecting production.

Predict problems before they reach your process units

CrudePLUS* is an advanced analytical and predictive solution that enables refineries to assess the behaviour of crude oils and blends before they are processed.

 

By combining the Oil Fingerprinting & Solids Testing System, and proprietary predictive models, CrudePLUS helps you:


✓ evaluate the compatibility of different crude oils
✓ predict instability and fouling risks
✓ simulate blending scenarios
✓ make more informed crude purchasing decisions
✓ increase the use of economically attractive opportunity crudes
✓ reduce operational and environmental costs
✓ optimize the use of Embreak* asphaltene stabilization and Thermoflo* anti-fouling treatment to increase crude flexibility. 

Why do refineries choose CrudePLUS?

Maximize the value of every crude blend

CrudePLUS provides insight into the actual characteristics of a crude oil and predicts its impact on refinery operations before it is purchased or processed, advises the optimal blend ratio and recommends the usage of Embreak and/or Thermoflo products to avoid desalter upsets and crude preheat fouling.


Improve operational reliability

Crude instability can lead to desalter upsets, deteriorating wastewater quality, and accelerated fouling throughout the crude preheat train. CrudePLUS provides actionable information, enabling your operational team to take preventive measures before process performance is affected.


Reduce energy and maintenance costs

Reduced fouling improves heat transfer efficiency, lowers energy consumption, and minimizes cleaning requirements — delivering lower operating costs and a smaller CO₂ footprint.

From monitoring to strategic crude purchasing decisions
CrudePLUS supports refineries at three levels:

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REACTIVE 

 
Monitor crude quality and detect processing issues early. 
 

Use CrudePLUS to identify changes in crude behavior and support timely operational adjustments

 

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 PROACTIVE

 
Simulate blend scenarios and optimize production plans before implementation.
 

Optimize blending strategies and antifoulant and crude stabilizer treatments before execution to minimize fouling risks.

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  STRATEGIC 

 
Support crude purchasing decisions by evaluating processing risks before crude is purchased. 
 

Compare crude opportunities and make more informed purchasing decisions based on comprehensive risk assessment.

This means greater cost control and increased confidence in decision-making.

Learn more about CrudePLUS

Explore the technology behind CrudePLUS, discover practical applications, and see how refineries are using the solution to improve operational performance and feedstock flexibility.

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📄 PRODUCT BROCHURE

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📊 CASE STUDY
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Ready to improve your refinery performance?

Talk to Veolia's experts and discover how CrudePLUS can help you increase feedstock flexibility, reduce process risks, and improve operational performance.

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