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Title: Chemical effects on crude oil pipeline pressure problems

Journal Article · · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/11561-PA· OSTI ID:5354597

In the surface transportation of crude oils, high flowline pressures are encountered for a number of reasons. Basically these are a function of the rheological and depositional properties of the crude oil under the temperature-profile and shear-rate conditions developed in the system. These problems can be categorized into these areas: paraffin deposition, asphaltene deposition, thixotropic crude oil, turbulent flow transmission, and low-gravity asphaltic-based crude oils. Various laboratory and field tests are used to identify the key features of these problem crudes for identification and chemical treatment purposes.

Research Organization:
Petrolite Corp.
OSTI ID:
5354597
Journal Information:
J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 36:5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English