The HLPS is used to evaluate relative fouling trends between different feeds from crudes all the way to vacuum resid. Two main variables are used to determine fouling tendency- fouling weight and temperature drop.
HLPS Specifications
•Bench Scale- Vertical Orientation
•Annular flow path
•Pressure capability up to 750 Psig
•Maximum Skin Temperature 1050 oF
•Flow Rate 3 g/hr
•Typical test duration 3 hrs
