Paraffin control in the Northern Michigan Niagaran Reef Trend

Conference · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5257741

Newberry, M E; Addison, G E; Barker, K M

Wax deposition on downhole equipment, in chokes, flowlines, separators, dehydration and storage equipment is a costly problem in the Northern Michigan area called the Niagaran Reef Trend. A number of mechanical removal techniques have been used to treat for paraffin. Among these are paraffin cutters, plunger lift, rod scrapers, hot oil or water, plastic coatings and flowline pigging. Improvements in chemical formulating, testing and applications have resulted in a number of economically successful chemical programs for paraffin control. Examples of field problems and solutions are presented.

• Research Organization: Petrolite Corp.-Tretolite R and D
• OSTI ID: 5257741
• Report Number(s): CONF-8311107-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE 12320
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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