Paper: Non-Chemical Control Of Paraffin In Wells

It is generally accepted that the control and removal of paraffin deposits is a costly operating problem in many fields. A great variety of methods have been and are being used to combat paraffin formation and deposition and to facilitate paraffin removal. The purpose of this paper is not to present any new control methods, but rather to discuss generally the current practices and the status of the industry's thinking regarding paraffin control in wells. A logical starting point for this discussion would be the composition of that material commonly referred to as paraffin.