Due to the technical, environmental and economic problems caused by asphaltene precipitation, such as oil production reduction, well shut-ins and the necessity of EOR usage, the prediction of asphaltene precipitation seems to be vital. Considering the larger size of asphaltene molecules compared to the other hydrocarbon, it is reasonable to predict the precipitation using the Flory–Huggins theory. In this study, Flory–Huggins solution theory has been modified regarding the solvent molar volume. The modified model was used to predict the asphaltene precipitation of four oil samples in the absence and presence of the inhibitors. Then, the modeling data given by the Flory–Huggins theory was validated with the experimental data obtained by ASTM D-6560 standard method. The mean error at this modeling was 2–13%, which seems acceptable. The proposed model for the cases where an inhibitor is not involved has higher accuracy. The modified Flory–Huggins theory confirmed that the addition of inhibitors at all concentrations postpones the onset point. The average error of the modified model was found to be 4.5–9.8%, which is in a good range. Also, the model accuracy is less for situations where the asphaltene content of the crude oil is higher. Based on this study, the modification of Flory–Huggins theory, regarding the solvent molar volume leads to a lower error.
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