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Formation damage prevention through the control of paraffin and asphaltene deposition

Conference · · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6358617
Formation damage caused by the precipitation and deposition of paraffin or asphaltene particles has been a recurrent problem in the production of crude oil. A number of well established oilfield operations have been found to aggravate these organic deposition problems. Laboratory testing of crudes and chemical additives has led to a number of solutions to these problems. Case history information on testing, chemical application, and subsequent field results are presented.
Research Organization:
Petrolite Corp.
OSTI ID:
6358617
Report Number(s):
CONF-850311-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE13796
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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