Crude oil classification
Crude oil is a naturally occurring complex mixture of hydrocarbon. Crude Oil API gravity generally ranges 7-52, In terms of densities 970 Kg per meter cube to 750 Kg per meter cube. But most of then fully equating ( 22 - 45 API ). Low to Heavy Crude oil, High API gravity fluid really have high market value.
Based On API
| Light Crude Oil | Greater than 31.1 API |
| Medium Crude Oil | 22.3 - 31.1 API |
| Heavy Crude Oil | Less than 22.3 API |
Based on Location Specific/ Country area
1.West Texas Intermediate
OPEC Reference Basket. It is found in Texas and Mexico. Its API gravity 39.6, and the sulfur content is 0.24. So it is a sweet crude.
2. Brent Blend
Largest and Major classification. Its comes from 15 Various oil field in North Sea. API gravity is 38.3 and the sulfur content is 0.37
3. Russian Export Black
OPEC Third reference. It is a medium and sour crude oil. API gravity is 32 approximately and sulfur content is 1.2 percent.
This are the most demanding crude oil in the world.
Dubai Crude, are also famous location specific crude oil
Notes:- This Data is collect from different university notebooks and Different books. Article is useful for industry person and students
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