Possibility of wax control techniques in Indonesian oil fields

Abdurrahman, Muslim; Ferizal, Fiki H.; Husna, Ully Zakyatul; Pangaribuan, Leovaldo

doi:10.1063/1.5028059

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“…However, the disadvantage of hot water was less efficient due to less heat content compared to the steam injection method (Tawfik Noaman Nasr & Ayodele, 2005). Abdurrahman et al (2018) suggested the more benefit of hot water injection is to apply into waxy-crude oilfield.…”

Section: Hot Water Injectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Prospect of Electrical Enhanced Oil Recovery for Heavy Oil: A Review

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Erfando

Hidayat

et al. 2020

J. earth energy eng.

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This paper presents a review of electrical heating for the recovery of heavy oil which the work adopts methods used in the past and the prospects for crude oil recovery in the future. Heavy oil is one of the crude oils with API more than 22 which has the potential to overcome the current light oil crisis. However, high viscosity and density are challenges in heavy oil recovery. The method is often used to overcome these challenges by using thermal injection methods, but this method results in economic and environmental issues. The electrical heating method could be a solution to replace conventional thermal methods in which the methodology of electrical heating is to transfer heat into the reservoir due to increasing oil mobility. Because the temperature rises, it could help to reduce oil viscosity, then heavy oil will flow easily. The applications of electrical heating have been adopted in this paper where the prospects of electrical heating are carried out to be useful as guidelines of electrical heating. The challenge of electrical heating is the excessive heat will damage the formation that must be addressed in the prospect of electrical heating which must meet energy efficiency. The use of Artificial intelligence becomes a new technology to overcome problems that are often found in conventional thermal methods where this method could avoid steam breakthrough and excessive heat. Therefore, it becomes more efficient and could reduce costs.

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Section: Hot Water Injectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Prospect of Electrical Enhanced Oil Recovery for Heavy Oil: A Review

Afdhol

Erfando

Hidayat

et al. 2020

J. earth energy eng.

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“…Wax deposition in oil production flow mainly consists of C 7 paraffin. Paraffin deposition is controlled by temperature, which is why heat application is preferable to manage the paraffin deposition [83,84]. When the temperature in a system decreases, paraffin in the liquid phase starts precipitating out of the solution as a solid.…”

Section: Wax Problems and Use Of Solvents In The Oil Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Review of Solvents Based on Biomass for Mitigation of Wax Paraffin in Indonesian Oilfield

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This paper presents a review of the expectations and challenges of using biomass in the prevention and slowing of paraffin wax deposition that takes place during the crude oil production process. The inhibition of the deposition process involves the use of solvents from biomass that are generally available around the crude oil production field. The processes used to scale down the precipitation of wax include mixing crude oil with the manufacturer's solvent composed of toluene and xylene. The goal is to assess solvents sourced from biomass that are capable to slow down the wax deposition process. Wax appearance temperature is an important characteristic to evaluate the possible wax precipitation of a given fluid. Wax precipitation can be reduced by using some chemical additives, often called the pour point depressant. This additive is expected to be produced from local biomass which can compete with solvents currently produced on the market.

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“…It also poses safety risks due to possible overpressure and rupture . Managing these challenges often results in increased operational costs, underscoring the need for effective wax management strategies. ,− …”

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confidence: 99%