Kinetic study of wax deposition in the flow lines due to Indian crude oil
by Vikas Mahto; Dharmendra Verma; Harveer Singh
International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology (IJOGCT), Vol. 10, No. 3, 2015

Abstract: The wax deposition problem during production, transportation and handling of crude oil causes loss of billions of dollars every year to the petroleum industry. Hence, kinetic study of wax deposition in the tubing and pipelines is essential to reduce the operating cost. In this experimental work, important factors responsible for the deposition of wax in the flow lines due to Indian crude oil were studied. The study of wax deposition, dispersion and inhibition of neat crude oil and treated crude oil in the flow lines was carried out using self fabricated set up in our laboratory and ideal differential temperature for this crude oil to flow is determined. The present investigations reveal that the selected pour point depressant may be very helpful for controlling wax deposition problem of the crude oil. [Received: June 1, 2013; Accepted: February 4, 2014]

Online publication date: Mon, 31-Aug-2015

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