Modeling of Paraffin Wax Deposition Process in Poorly Extractable Hydrocarbon Stock

Development of a Method for Estimating Thermal Conductivity of Organic Deposits on the Wax Flow Loop Laboratory Installation

“…In addition to a decrease in oil production rates and an increase in the water cut of the produced liquid, intensification of the processes of formation of asphalt-resin-paraffin deposits (ARPD) is observed in these fields [2]. The formation of these deposits causes a decrease in the hydraulic radius of the production string, an increase in pressure in the oil gathering system and a decrease in the service life of oilfield equipment [3]. At the present time, there are many methods of dealing with these deposits, but all these methods can be divided into two groups: prevention of the formation of deposits and their removal [4,5].…”

Development of an Approach for Determining the Effectiveness of Inhibition of Paraffin Deposition on the Wax Flow Loop Laboratory Installation

“…The formation of wax deposits (wax deposition) on the inner surface of the production tubing is one of the most common complications in oil production [3,4]. The formation of these deposits leads to an increase in the pressure in the production tubing, an increase in the load on oilfield equipment, and the occurrence of accidents [5,6]. The problem of the formation of these deposits is relevant both for many fields around the world and for the fields of the Perm Krai (Figure 1) [7][8][9][10].…”