Research & Development
While some companies continue to scale-back their R&D investment, we continue to believe that product innovation sets us apart. Our unparalleled R&D capabilities include a broad range of services, including pilot and bench scale equipment models. Our focus on processes and innovative equipment to remove contaminants, increase the recovery of oil and gas, and improve the quality of final products, is enduring.
We provide a wide range of laboratory and development services to support new product development and customers’ needs, namely the testing of crude oil, produced water, and gas.
Through laboratory and development services, you can be confident that we will develop equipment solutions that deliver the expected performance, and successfully meet all desired specifications. As our R&D customer or partner, you can collaborate with us in the development as we work toward your ultimate goals and objectives.
NATCO R&D has tested petroleum crude oils, produced water, glycols and amines for over 35 years. Our dedicated and experienced staff utilize industry accepted ASTM standards and methods. Our people provide expertise and application experience honed from countless years in the industry. We are committed to develop high performance process equipment solutions and innovative technology applications to solve your toughest processing challenges.
Our laboratory tests and services include:
- Commonly accepted traditional and standard tests that are widely offered by most laboratories
- Unique state-of-the art testing and services for enhanced petroleum processing. These tests and services include the Hydrocarbon Treatment Unit, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Process Simulation and Testing Loop, Foam Testing and Electrostatic Susceptibility Tests.
Value through technology.