The impact of the composition of the crude oils on the wax crystallization

Arya Hosseinipour*, Khalik M. Sabil, Andhy Arya Ekaputra, Azuraien B. Japper, Lukman Ismail

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Abstract

One of the major problems in petroleum industry is wax precipitation and deposition. The component’s compositional and structural analysis of the crude oils is key factors to be studied to mitigate wax formation and precipitation tendency for the betterment of the crude oil flowability. In this work, the compositions and structures of two Malaysian and Sudanese crude oil samples were determined to investigate their effects on wax precipitation. The GC/MS was used to analyze hydrocarbon components. For this work, high pressure micro differential scanning calorimetry (HPμDSC) is used to determine the wax crystallization point and solubility curve. Results showed a linear relationship between wax appearance temperature (WAT) and weight percentage of component in the crude oil having > 14 carbon atoms. In addition, the effect of temperature on the amount of wax precipitation has also been investigated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplied Mechanics and Materials
PublisherTrans Tech Publications
Pages196-200
Number of pages5
Volume625
ISBN (Print)9783038351818
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2014
Event3rd International Conference on Process Engineering and Advanced Materials 2014 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: 3 Jun 20145 Jun 2014

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume625
ISSN (Print)16609336
ISSN (Electronic)16627482

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Process Engineering and Advanced Materials 2014
Abbreviated titleICPEAM 2014
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period3/06/145/06/14

Keywords

  • High pressure micro differential scanning calorimetry
  • N-paraffin
  • Wax appearance temperature
  • Wax precipitation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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