Monday, July 17, 2017

Paraffin Removal In Ensuring Well Maintenance

By Ronald Wallace


Any producer dealing in the production of crude oil has to be privy to information that will give them maximum produce, and one of this ways is through proper maintenance. One of the ways that they ensure this is done is by seeing to it that paraffin removal is done in the right way so that it does not compromise the flow of oil.

Sometimes some ways that have been tested have resulted in results that are not pleasing and therefore could not be used anymore. Research is still being carried out, and the outcomes still do not match any other. This has likely been explained because it is composed of different molecules that will require being broken down differently manner each at levels. This becomes quite hard because it is hard to apply more than three ways concurrently. This writing has tried to take a look at some of the approaches that have been used over an extended period.

You can mechanically remove the wax deposits by the utilization of a wire-line. This is one of the earliest methods that have been applied for a long time. The advantage of this approach is that while the paraffin is being removed, the production of oil can continue because it does not interfere with the process. This kind of cleaning must be done from time to time so that no other labor intensive methods will need for the same.

Another way is through the use of thermal techniques which have also been in use as long as scrapping. It is an easy way to removing the wax deposits and even less costly as long as the operators make sure that optimal temperatures points are reached, and all the deposits are melted.

Different people have also used heat and water. The problem arises when it becomes hard to spread an equal amount of heat through the whole pipeline so that the removal is uniform. This method usually works in tandem with the mechanical means to ensure lasting results.

Wax chemicals can be treated in such a way that by use of some chemicals, they can change from the solid state to liquid. It is easy to direct the liquid substance out so that it leaves room for enough crude oil to pass through as required. This is not an approach that can stand alone and so it is advisable to perform it with another.

Oil well-based simulations can also be used, but they vary from one producer to another. They include biodegradable materials that offer an alternative to acid stimulation or alternative solvents. They made in such a way that they break up the paraffin and prevent the build up on the wall. They do not require neutralizing an acid agent to function correctly.

Each method described above has an environment that suits it. As a producer who has several wells, it is prompt that you carry out research first to know which one is best for you. Their application also varies depending on the level of success attached to each method. When you have all the information, it is when you can decide on which one to use.




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