Flow
Assurance
MSi can assess the potential for paraffins,
asphaltenes, and hydrates that can cause significant, maybe
even catastrophic, operational issues. Our staff can tell
you what samples you need, what tests to run, what those
tests mean, and how to develop solutions that will keep
your pipelines, wells and facilities operating smoothly.
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Paraffin, Asphaltenes & Hydrates - The
Nasties |
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These
"Nasties" can cause significant, maybe even catastrophic,
operations problems. What
do you do to keep it from happening?
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Do
you need ... cloud points ... gel strengths ... differential
scanning calorimetry ... pour pts ... cross-polarized microscopy
... thermodynamic modeling ... FTIR ... compositional analysis
... inhibitor testing ... insulation ... burial ... ???
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You may need some of these - definitely
not all - but which ones are dependent upon your particular
situation. We are experienced in problems associated with paraffin
and hydrates. We can tell you what samples you need, what tests
to run, what those tests mean, and how to develop solutions
that will keep your P/Ls, wells, and facilities operating smoothly. |
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| MSi's
integrated capabilities allow us to: |
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| Perform
state-of-the-art measurements |
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- Cloud
points, Pour points, Gel strengths
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Viscosities, Deposition rates
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Inhibitor effectivenes
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Model
paraffin to provide |
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- Rates
of deposition
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Location of deposition
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Volume of wax deposited
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Pressure drop increase
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Effects of flow rate, pipe size, & insulation
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Effects of light ends & pressure
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Model
hydrate formation to provide |
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- Hydrate
Formation Region
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Effects of brines
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Quantities of inhibitor needed
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Identify
cost effective solutions |
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- Representative
inhibitor testing
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Effects of insulation/burial
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Frequency of pigging or wireline
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Bundled flowlines
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Operating guidelines to prevent hydrates
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