Paraffin control in the northern Michigan Niagaran Reef Trend

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

OSTI ID:6041341

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

Wax deposition on down-hole equipment, in chokes, flowlines, separators, dehydration, and storage equipment is a costly problem in the N. 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. 14 references.

• OSTI ID: 6041341
• 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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