STAR Labs
STAR Laboratories are an integral part of our business. We have been providing critical technical support in analytical service, application evaluation and development, product development and testing, as well as technology innovation and research since established in 1987.
STAR Laboratories are equipped with state of the art analytical instruments and advanced testing systems, and staffed with PhD scientists and engineers who are constantly innovating, creating unmatched value for our clients. We undertake extensive sample analysis, product testing, evaluation and development work to optimize the filtration and separation process for individual applications in oil & gas, petrochemical and chemical industries. Our mission is to develop and provide customized solutions for each individual client in order to improve the performance of their process and lower their costs at the same time.
ANALYTIC CAPABILITIES
Equipped with state of the art analytical instruments, STAR Laboratories are capable of troubleshooting various application issues associated with media filtration in addition to routine sample analysis.
ANALYSES
- Total suspended solids
- Particle size distribution
- Water content
- Oil content
- Identification of hydrocarbon and other volatile and semi-volatile chemical species
- Identification of unknown material
- Elemental analysis
- Spent element autopsy
- Pore size distribution
MAJOR ANALYTICAL EQUIPMENT
- Gravimetric analysis kit
- Particle sizer
- Karl Fisher
- Photomicroscope
- SEM-EDS
- FTIR
- UV-Vis spectrometer
- GC- FID, MS
- Porometer
PRODUCT/TECHNOLOGY TESTING CAPABILITIES
STAR Laboratories can provide both bench top testing in the lab and pilot testing in the field.
- Solid – Liquid separation (PROCESSOR)
- Liquid – Liquid separation (LIQUISEP)
- Liquid – Gas separation (ULTISEP)
- Solid – Gas separation (INTERSEP)
- Extractive separation technology in liquid streams (POLAREX)
REPORTING
STAR Laboratories also provide STARSCAN reports with detailed data explanation on analysis and testing results and valuable problem troubleshooting information.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CAPABILITIES
Based on the analysis and testing results, STAR Laboratories can develop new products from media material refining to module optimization that are not only chemically compatible with the application conditions but also have the best performance.
RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
The Apex element is specifically intended to keep annular velocities constant across the entire height of the element. This is accomplished by introducing a gentle taper in the element, so that the annular space on the outside of the element gradually increased from the bottom to top, keeping pace with the external fluid flow as it exited the element.
V-MAX is a coreless filter that flows from the inside-to-outside like a bag filter but V-MAX technology can offer the same online life as a bag filter in a vessel that is roughly half the diameter. This is possible since the V-MAX design offers up to ten times the available filtration media in the same element envelope.
HYDROCARBON RECOVERY TECHNOLOGY - HRT
HRT provides petroleum producers, refiners and gas processors dramatically improved solids control and hydrocarbon recovery from process water streams. Applications for HRT include: Produced Water Management, Oil Removal from Waste Water, and SRU Optimization.
EXTRACTIVE SEPARATIONS - POLAREX
Polarex, US Patent 8425663, an extractive separations technology provides gas processors, chemical manufacturers, and refiners dramatically improved separation of entrained and dissolved contaminants. It is designed to replace conventional water wash and solvent scrubbing towers.
UltiSep technology was developed to address the inherent deficiencies of the conventional gas-liquid separators, making it possible to effectively remove liquid aerosols from gas streams. UltiSep® flows from the inside-to-the-outside, reducing the gas velocity as the droplets are being removed.
Compared to conventional cartridge filters, COMPAX saves you money by lowering operating costs and reducing disposal costs. When comparing filters with the same efficiencies or Beta ratings, nothing outperforms the cost/performance value achieved with COMPAX.
IntelliSep is a dependable, robust and flexible filter aid media cartridge. It absorbs contaminants utilizing various filter aids; from clay for jet fuel, Magnesol for bio-diesel, activated carbon for solvents and many more.
LiquiSep technology has been implemented specifically to help separate emulsions that are not separable by conventional coalescers. Conventional coalescers are unable to provide the degree clarity associated with LiquiSep technology due to the inability to capture and remove the most penetrating droplets that cause carry-over. LiquiSep can separate these dispersed and emulsified droplets from the hydrocarbon to practically non-detectable levels.
The ProcessOR is a superior separator vessel often used for particle/liquid filtration or separation. It is available to be delivered as a self-contained skid (pictured) or a stand-alone vessel. It is also available custom sized as a capital sale or as a turn-key rental, which is often available within days of the received order.
The InterSep high performance separation system is designed and manufactured to separate particulate contaminants from natural gas/vapor streams.
