Paraffin wax deposition and its remediation methods on crude oil pipelines: A systematic review

Due to low-temperature circumstances, precipitation and paraffin wax deposition in manufacturing pipes and transportation tubes from offshore to onshore are significant challenges in the oil and gas sector. It may cause a reduction in output, a shutdown, pipeline blockage, and increased fluid viscos...

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Main Authors: Elarbe, Basem, Elganidi, Ibrahim, Ridzuan, N., Abdullah, N., Kamal, Y.
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Language:English
Published: School of Renewable Energy, Maejo University 2021
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author Elarbe, Basem
Elganidi, Ibrahim
Ridzuan, N.
Abdullah, N.
Kamal, Y.
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Elganidi, Ibrahim
Ridzuan, N.
Abdullah, N.
Kamal, Y.
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description Due to low-temperature circumstances, precipitation and paraffin wax deposition in manufacturing pipes and transportation tubes from offshore to onshore are significant challenges in the oil and gas sector. It may cause a reduction in output, a shutdown, pipeline blockage, and increased fluid viscosity. The most often used method for resolving this problem is to inject a wax inhibitor into the channel. Most current studies about paraffin wax are disseminated in literary works or exist as tacit knowledge in professional crania. This review research aims to exchange information and fulfil the deficits caused by providing a complete overview of the chemistry of paraffin wax precipitation and accumulation and causes, processes, and detection. It also discusses the overall impacts of paraffin wax deposition, how to deal with it, and several cleaning options. It also includes a conclusion and beneficial tips.
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spelling ump-338132022-07-28T03:37:22Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/33813/ Paraffin wax deposition and its remediation methods on crude oil pipelines: A systematic review Elarbe, Basem Elganidi, Ibrahim Ridzuan, N. Abdullah, N. Kamal, Y. QD Chemistry TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TP Chemical technology Due to low-temperature circumstances, precipitation and paraffin wax deposition in manufacturing pipes and transportation tubes from offshore to onshore are significant challenges in the oil and gas sector. It may cause a reduction in output, a shutdown, pipeline blockage, and increased fluid viscosity. The most often used method for resolving this problem is to inject a wax inhibitor into the channel. Most current studies about paraffin wax are disseminated in literary works or exist as tacit knowledge in professional crania. This review research aims to exchange information and fulfil the deficits caused by providing a complete overview of the chemistry of paraffin wax precipitation and accumulation and causes, processes, and detection. It also discusses the overall impacts of paraffin wax deposition, how to deal with it, and several cleaning options. It also includes a conclusion and beneficial tips. School of Renewable Energy, Maejo University 2021 Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_4 http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/33813/1/MIJEEC.pdf Elarbe, Basem and Elganidi, Ibrahim and Ridzuan, N. and Abdullah, N. and Kamal, Y. (2021) Paraffin wax deposition and its remediation methods on crude oil pipelines: A systematic review. Maejo International Journal of Energy and Environmental Communication, 3 (3). pp. 6-34. ISSN 2673-0537. (Published) https://doi.org/10.54279/mijeec.v3i3.246281 https://doi.org/10.54279/mijeec.v3i3.246281
spellingShingle QD Chemistry
TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TP Chemical technology
Elarbe, Basem
Elganidi, Ibrahim
Ridzuan, N.
Abdullah, N.
Kamal, Y.
Paraffin wax deposition and its remediation methods on crude oil pipelines: A systematic review
title Paraffin wax deposition and its remediation methods on crude oil pipelines: A systematic review
title_full Paraffin wax deposition and its remediation methods on crude oil pipelines: A systematic review
title_fullStr Paraffin wax deposition and its remediation methods on crude oil pipelines: A systematic review
title_full_unstemmed Paraffin wax deposition and its remediation methods on crude oil pipelines: A systematic review
title_short Paraffin wax deposition and its remediation methods on crude oil pipelines: A systematic review
title_sort paraffin wax deposition and its remediation methods on crude oil pipelines: a systematic review
topic QD Chemistry
TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TP Chemical technology
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http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/33813/
http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/33813/1/MIJEEC.pdf