Simulation of Nigerian Crude Oil Types for Modular Refinery (Topping Plant) Operations

This research study focused on the need to curb scarcity and importation of petroleum finished products in oil-producing nation Nigeria through operation conventional modular refineries conjunction with major operating efficiently. Hence, suitability operations refinery processes by considering twenty different types Nigerian crude oil for assay analysis classification using Aspen Hysys. The results categorized as light medium sweet crude, while based recovery volume percent at a true boiling point 370℃, were into Group A (crude above 80%), B between 70% 79%) C below 70%) respectively. Besides, simulated (topping plant) numbers column trays (25, 29, 35, 40 48) determine their product yield. Based yield equipment costs tray columns, twenty-nine was applied this study. Thus, 30,000 barrel per day capacity respectively evaluate compositions.