Wax Mitigation and Remediation: A Microfluidic Approach

Explore a comprehensive 20-minute video presentation on wax mitigation and remediation using microfluidic techniques in oil transport. Delve into the longstanding issue of wax deposition, its impact on flow rates, pumping power, and equipment integrity. Examine chemical treatment as a prominent solution, offering uninterrupted production and pipeline compatibility. Discover Interface Fluidics' approach to chemical screening for identifying optimal mitigation strategies tailored to specific reservoirs and pipelines. Learn about measuring wax appearance temperature and screening wax inhibitors for flow assurance. Follow the presentation's structure, covering wax facts, damage background, Interface's innovative solution, a case study on WAT and wax-stabilized emulsions, product pipeline, and concluding remarks. Gain insights into this critical aspect of oil and gas operations, with the opportunity for questions and answers at the end.

Facts about wax
Wax damage background
Interface’s solution to the wax problem
Case study on WAT and wax-stabilized emulsions
Product pipeline
Conclusion
Q&A