Waxy crude oil handling in Nigeria; Practices, problems, and prospects

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990 · Energy Sources (New York); (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00908319008960219· OSTI ID:6467949

Ajienka, J A; Ikoku, C U ^[1]

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1. Dept. of Petroleum Engineering, Univ. of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt (NG)

With case studies, the practices, problems, and prospects of handling waxy crude oils in Nigeria are discussed. Using a rotational viscometer, the temperature dependence of rheological properties and thixotropy of these crudes were determined. Suggestions are given on how to improve handling practices. These suggestions include adequate screening and ranking of wax inhibitors, taking into account pour-point depression, viscosity, and yield value.

• OSTI ID: 6467949
• Journal Information: Energy Sources (New York); (USA), Vol. 12:4; ISSN 0090-8312
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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