Validation and use of Crude Characterization Study data

Validation and use of Crude Characterization Study data in E&P domain

Crude characterization studies can provide input of Sand correlations, EOR study designs, Flow assurance problems etc. I would like to know about the Industry standard tests that are carried out for crude characterization.
Further, I would like to have information on how the results from these tests can be used in the reservoir, geological and production domains.
I hope for a detailed answer. Case Studies that deal with the design and utilization of Crude characterization studies can be really helpful.