Determination of Water Content in Crude Oil: Why Is It So Important?
Release time：2026-04-22
During oil extraction, transportation, and refining, crude oil typically contains a certain amount of water. This water not only reduces the fuel value of the crude oil but can also lead to equipment corrosion and catalyst deactivation. Therefore, accurate determination of water content in crude oil is a critical component of quality control in the petrochemical industry. Currently, common analytical methods include distillation, Karl Fischer coulometry, and near-infrared spectroscopy. Among these, the distillation method involves heating the oil sample to evaporate the water, which is then condensed and measured directly by volume; it is simple to operate, relatively low-cost, and widely used in refineries and testing laboratories. The crude oil water‑content analyzer manufactured by Jingzhou Chuangbo Instruments employs a dual‑bath electric heating jacket for uniform and stable temperature control, enabling simultaneous analysis of two samples and significantly enhancing testing efficiency.
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