Paraffin control in the Northern Michigan Niagaran reef trend

Journal Article · Thu May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986 · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Product. Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/12320-PA· OSTI ID:5513179

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

Wax deposition on downhole equipment and 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 formulation, 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.
• OSTI ID: 5513179
• Journal Information: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Product. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Product. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 1:3; ISSN SPENE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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