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Production Chemistry Research |
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Wax Deposition
High risk in long lines in cold environments, special concern for deepwater production
Example Wax Deposit |
Typical Inhibitor Result |
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LESS wax, but HARDER
Inhibitors block just mid-range paraffins |
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Unique “Cold Disk” Wax Deposit Apparatus |
No Inhibitor |
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Wax deposits on cold plate
Stirring models pipe flow
Advantages:
• Small Samples
• Quick Results |
MORE wax, but a SOFTER wax forms
when there is no inhibitor present. |
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Surfactant Technology --Block Deposition of Heavy Wax |
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Wax Deposition less for Surfactants - Creating Low IFT |
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PEER Technology -- Organic Deposit Control:
1. Unique measurement capabilities
2. Reproduce real pipeline phenomena
3. New chemicals for wax control
4. Scientific studies -- inhibition mechanisms |
