(2015025) IMPROVING PARAFFIN TREATING BY MODERNIZING CHEMICAL
Improving Paraffin Treating by Modernizing Chemical Applications: A Case Study of Pressurized Injection vs Positive Displacement Pump
This paper describes a novel technology that applies paraffin inhibitor with a pressurized injection system. The technology uses nitrogen gas to pressurize a chemical reservoir. An electric programmable valve controls the flow of chemical out of the reservoir. Adding an electric programmable valve to the flow line integrates chemical treatment and flush operation.
Pumping units using the pressurized chemical system have been able to increase the time between well interventions due to paraffin deposition.
Performance of the treatment and integrated flush improve chemical delivery and improve chemical performance.
Satellite telemetry allows users to remotely monitor the chemical usage, inventory, and reservoir re-filling to add a level of confidence and dependability to the system. The system can tie to either the pumping unit or well PLC/POC to only operate when the well is operating.