This research article investigates
the effect of flow improvers
on the rheological and microscopic properties of a waxy crude oil
of the western oil field of India, since the application of flow improvers
is the most economic way for controlling the flow assurance problems
associated with the production, handling, and processing of waxy crude
oils. In this work, hexatriethanolamine mono oleate, which is a flow
improver, was synthesized in the laboratory. The effect of this synthesized
flow improver and a commercial pour point depressant on the waxy crude
oil was studied thoroughly and their experimental results were compared.
It was observed that both flow improvers have the potential to improve
the flow behavior of this crude oil significantly, and the synthesized
flow improver has shown better performance than the commercial flow
improver.
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