Paraffin deposits are a serious problem causing complications in oil production. This article describes the creation of a complex operatingonphotovoltaic installations to combat paraffin deposits. The authors offer an innovative method for accurate calculation of the parameters of photovoltaic installations, taking into account changes in total solar radiation, geographical and climatic conditions, the angle of inclination of solar panels, characteristics of the power source, and oil parameters. Measurements of solar radiation are carried out on the basis of mathematical and simulation modeling in Matlab Simulink. The results of the studies confirm the adequacy of the proposed method of oil well heating. This method of electric heating has a simple design and does not require underground works and well shutdown. Thus, it will improve the efficiency of oil production, prevent the formation of paraffin deposits, and ensure energy savings by reducing power losses and electricity consumption.
This paper describes a new method for monitoring oil pipelines, as well as highly efficient and automated paraffin deposit monitoring method.
When operating oil pipelines, there is an issue of paraffin, resin and salt deposits on the pipeline walls that come with the oil stream. It ultimately results in frequent transportation suspension to clean or even replace pipes and other equipment, thus shortening operation periods between repairs, creating emergency situations and increasing production expenses, badly affect environment, damaging ecology and spoil underground water, kill animals, birds etc. Oil spills contaminate rivers, lakes, and ground waters. oil transportation monitoring issues are still subject for further studying. Thus, there is the need to invent radically new automated process control and management system, together with measurement means intellectualization.
The measurement principle is based on the Lambert-Beer law that describes the dependence between the gamma-radiation frequency and the density together with the linear attenuation coefficient for a substance. Using the measuring system with high accuracy (± 0,2%), one can measure the thickness of paraffin deposits with an absolute accuracy of ± 5 mm, which is sufficient to ensure reliable operation of the pipeline system.
Safety is a key advantage, when using the proposed control system.
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