Paper: Chemical Treatments For Paraffin Control In The Oilfield

Paraffin deposition during the production and transportation of hydrocarbons prior to refining represents a very real and costly problem. New inroads for chemical treatment have been made during the past few years. These developments have led to a program of preventive chemical treatments which offers a viable alternative to hot oiling or other mechanical remedies for paraffin control. This paper discusses the design of a paraffin treating program using a batch method of application. Topics investigated are sample identification and characterization, paraffin compound testing, program design, chemical application, field performance evaluation, and program adjustments. These topics are presented for practical application.