Wax deposition mechanisms and the effect of emulsions and carbon dioxide injection on wax deposition: Critical review

A.M. Sousa H.A. Matos L. Guerreiro

Wax deposition inside the tubing walls endures being a critical operational challenge faced by the petroleum industry. The build-up of wax deposits may lead to the increase of pumping power, as well as the decrease of flow rate or, even, to the total blockage, with production losses and high operational costs.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petlm.2019.09.004