Characterization, modelling, prediction and inhibition of Naphthenate deposits in oilfield production

The production of acidic or sometimes heavier crudes often leads to the formation of either calcium naphthenate or sodium carboxylate soap emulsions during oil production operations. This problem has been recognised as a major flow assurance problem in the oil industry. In this work, both harder cal...

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Main Author: Mohammed, Murtala Ahmed
Other Authors: Sorbie, Ken
Published: Heriot-Watt University 2010
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.547718