NOVA Analytics Inc Mobile Lab and Project Summary
Mobile Lab Support
1. Mobile Trailer
The trailer will have minimal footprint with easy mobility. Site power would be 120 v.
Generator supplied by NOVA if site power is unavailable.
2. Scope of work
Parameters Supported by the Mobile Lab
- Vapor Pressure - ASTM D6377 - Flash point ASTM D93
- Density – ASTM D4052 - BS&W - ASTM D4007 - Sulphur - ASTM D4294 - Viscosity – ASTM D 7042
Single point or three points between 5C and 80C
Mobile lab Project Applications – General Inquiry
NOVA’s mobile lab has been dispatched from anywhere from 1-30 days for a variety of applications. Nova can offer both on site sampling and testing offering real time data and multiple daily results.
• Keeping product Tight to Pipeline Specs • Plant Turnarounds
• Blending Facilities • Marketing
• Tank Farm Sulfur Monitoring
• Monitoring Treater Temp for Winter Months • Calibrate inline analyzers
8 -hour day shift – 1 Technician 10 -hour night shift – 1 Technician 12 -hour day shit/night – 1 Technician
Sampling Programs and Pick up Options
Nova has also supported clients with sampling schedules running weekly routes for predetermined locations, the samples would then be analyzed next day at the Lloydminster location. This can include sample pick for samples taken by the client staff.
NOVA has also performed on time field survey sampling programs taking sampling from multiple locations in order to identify locations that would have a higher TVP.
3. Testing Equipment
• True Vapour Pressure - ASTM D 6377
The ASTM D6377 test method measures the vapor pressure of crude oil. This expansion method is used for automated vapor pressure instruments to determine the vapor pressure exerted in vacuum of crude oils and condensate.
COA ID Producer Site Sample Sample Source Temp Ambient Temp Density Source Pressure Sampler's VP Sulfur ContentDensity BS&W Cylinder DATE TIME °C °C kg/m3 v (D6377) kPa (D4294) wt%(D5002) kg/m3(D4007) % 6825 XYZ field A location 1 2019-03-26 14:46 31.4 13 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 63.7 203 6826 XYZ field A location 2 2019-03-26 15:05 33.3 13 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 65.0 251 6827 XYZ field A location 3 2019-03-26 15:24 35.8 13 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 66.2 156 6829 XYZ field A location 4 2019-03-26 13:43 27.1 12 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 55.9 282 6831 XYZ field A location 5 2019-03-26 14:30 36 12 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 53.4 340 6833 XYZ field A location 6 2019-03-26 14:01 27.7 12 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 80.5 252 6837 XYZ field A location 7 2019-03-26 15:46 29.6 14 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 49.4 366 6838 XYZ field A location 8 2019-03-26 16:12 32.6 14 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 48.7 211 6839 XYZ field A location 9 2019-03-26 16:32 16 14 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 66.5 312 6841 XYZ field A location 10 2019-03-26 17:31 37.3 14 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 51.1 183 6843 XYZ field A location 11 2019-03-26 14:56 27.7 14 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 61.3 358 6840 XYZ field b location 1 2019-03-26 19:10 35.3 10 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 64.9 332 6842 XYZ field b location 2 2019-03-26 18:53 32.4 9 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 73.0 214 6844 XYZ field b location 3 2019-03-26 18:34 22.2 10 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 69.4 254 6845 XYZ field b location 4 2019-03-26 18:00 28.4 12 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 71.4 144 6846 XYZ field b location 5 2019-03-26 18:15 26.6 12 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 67.0 338 6849 XYZ field b location 6 2019-03-27 12:13 19.5 5 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 87.1 146 6828 XYZ field c location 1 2019-03-26 10:35 21.9 4 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 47.1 185 6834 XYZ field c location 2 2019-03-26 09:05 21.3 4 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 91.0 231 6836 XYZ field c location 3 2019-03-26 11:27 25.3 6 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 52.5 244 6830 XYZ field D location 1 2019-03-26 12:58 32.6 10 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 56.9 163 6832 XYZ field D location 2 2019-03-26 12:22 29 10 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 45.7 248 6835 XYZ field D location 3 2019-03-26 12:37 28.4 10 NA NA Nova Analytics Inc. 31.1 300 6847 XYZ field D location 4 2019-03-27 11:44 8.8 6 861.7 NA Nova Analytics Inc. 92.5 314
Eralytics ERAVAP Vapour Pressure Analyzer-FPC-ASTM D6377
NOVA operates and maintains equipment at an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 CALA Accredited standard. Mobile testing and sampling will have specific ISO accreditation. Testing and sampling SOPs are available for review.
• BS&W ASTM D 4007
This test method describes the laboratory determination of water and sediment in crude oils by means of the centrifuge procedure.
Performing a S&W Test using a L-K Benchmark C Centrifuge ASTM 4007.
• Total Sulfur ASTM D 4294
ASTM D4294-16e1, Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry,
This test method provides rapid and precise measurement of total sulfur in petroleum and petroleum products with a minimum of sample preparation. A typical analysis time is 1 min to 5 min per sample.
Sulphur Horiba Analyzer SLFA-2800
TDG requirements. The x-ray tube is not class 7, TDG does not apply there is no radiation emitter when not in use. When in use it is sealed.
• Density - ASTM D 5002
This test method covers the determination of the density or relative density of crude oils that can be handled in a normal fashion as liquids at test temperatures between 15 °C and 35 °C
utilizing either manual or automated sample injection equipment. This test method applies to crude oils with high vapor pressures provided appropriate precautions are taken to prevent vapor loss during transfer of the sample to the density analyzer.
• Flash Point - ASTM D 93
Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester. These test methods cover the determination of the flash point of petroleum products in the temperature range from 40 °C to 370 °C by a manual Pensky-Martens closed-cup Apparatus.
• Viscosity – ASTM D 7042
1.1 This test method covers and specifies a procedure for the concurrent measurement of both the dynamic viscosity, η, and the density, ρ, of liquid petroleum products and crude oils, both transparent and opaque. The kinematic viscosity, ν, can be obtained by dividing the dynamic viscosity, η, by the density, ρ, obtained at the same test temperature.
1.2 The result obtained from this test method is dependent upon the behavior of the sample and is intended for application to liquids for which primarily the shear stress.
Anton Paar SVM 3001 Stabinger Viscometer
• Collecting Liquid Hydrocarbon Using Floating Piston Cylinder – ASTM D4057
NOVA has equipment for both floating piston cyliners and glycol displacement cylinders. NOVA SOPs outline equipment and the method for obtaining a representative sample of a homogeneous
hydrocarbon based on ASTM D4057 Manual Sampling of Petroleum Products and CCQTA Single Phase Sampling Procedure V1.1.
• Sample Location
Flow, pressure and a good amount of turbulence will create optimal conditions for taking a
representative sample. Technically the best place is if there is an engineered sample point with a static mixer and quill. Short of that anywhere where there is pressure, flow and a valve should work.
• Treater legs • LACTS • Tanks Farms
4. QA\QC
NOVA has ISO/IEC 17025:2017 CALA Accreditation standard for mobile testing and sampling procedures.
http://www.caladirectory.ca/lab_info.php?action=search&search=mem&wId=s&lab=Nova%20Analytics &mId=4027.
Joint ISO-ILAC-IAF - A laboratory's fulfillment of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 means the
laboratory meets both the technical competence requirements and management system requirements that are necessary for it to consistently deliver technically valid test results and calibrations. The management system requirements in ISO/IEC 17025 are written in language relevant to laboratory operations and operate in accordance with the principles of ISO 9001.
NOVA actively participates in the ASTM Crude Oil Proficiency Testing Program that includes receiving, analyzing and reporting results to ASTM quarterly.
NOVA is committed to continuous learning and actively participates in CCQTA, COQA, Canadian School of Hydrocarbon Measurement (CSHM) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) training programs and workshops.
ASTM Proficiency Testing
ASTM’s Crude Oil Proficiency Testing Program provides laboratories with a statistical quality assurance (SQA) tool, enabling them to compare, improve, and maintain, a high level of performance in the use of ASTM methods with other laboratories worldwide.
https://www.astm.org/STATQA/Crude_Oil.htm
NOVA actively participates in the ASTM Crude Oil Proficiency Testing Program that includes receiving, analyzing and reporting results to ASTM quarterly. The ASTM table will reference both NOVA locations and employees listed in section 2.5.
5. Health and Safety
NOVA Analytics Inc Comply works status for TideWater Midstream – GREEN Status
NOVA has the highest standard for health and safety and is currently registered with Comply works and ISnEt world. NOVA has personnel trained in first aid, CPR-AED, GHS (WHMIS), TDG, Confined Space, H2S Alive. NOVA has a corporate commitment to a health and safety policy that protects our staff, our clients, the public, and the environment.
NOVA field technicians utilize personal 4-way monitors, and the Loner® M6 (Blackline Safety Corp.) lone worker monitoring device at all times when in the field. This GPS-assisted device monitors the safety of workers in the field, inside facilities, in between sites and while driving.
CO2003 -- March 2020 reported by ASTM June 29th, 2020 LAB # 231
ASTM Method Test Study Result Result Reported Deviation Z-2003 StdDev Z-Score Analyst Laboratory
D664 Acid number, A, 60ml, buffer EP 0.1341 0.099 -0.0351 -0.84 0.63 Taras Chernychnko Lloydminster
D4530 Carbon Residue 2.035 2.12 0.085 0.71 1.21 Taras Chernychnko Lloydminster
D4929 Organic Chlorides Procedure B 0.51 0.20 -0.31 -0.62 NA Sam Simpson Lloydminster
D5002 Density 0.8620 0.8623 0.0003 1.05 0.72 Damien Mowez Virden
D97 Pour point -12.3 -12 0.3 0.03 NA Damien Mowez Virden
D4807 Sediment, Membrane filtration 0.0200 0.020 0 0 NA Taras Chernychnko Lloydminster
D4294 Sulphur 0.776 0.779 -0.004 -0.23 0.42 Damien Mowez Virden
D7042 Viscosity, Stabinger 25°C 13.38 13.34 -0.04 -0.13 0.34 Damien Mowez Virden
D7042 Viscosity, Stabinger 40°C 8.2111 8.229 0.0179 0.15 0.79 Damien Mowez Virden
D6377 Vapour Pressure 10.17 12.3 2.13 0.52 0.54 Damien Mowez Virden
D4928 KF Water 0.095 0.09 -0.005 -0.42 0.92 Sam Simpson Lloydminster
D4007 Water and Sediment 0.0647 0.050 -0.0147 -0.33 0.29 Damien Mowez Virden
The main number used to asses performance is Z score. The closer to zero, the better. Anything < 0.5 is excellent; < 1 is very good; and, > 2 would be cause for concern.
