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Paraffin and Wax Flow Assurance Services

Flow Assurance Optimization of Oil & Gas Production

Flow Assurance Solutions for Paraffins and Waxes in Exploration, Production, Deepwater and Cold Climate Environments

Paraffins and Waxes:

Westport services range from pre-production problem assessment to mitigation methods, including complete PVT* and fluid characterization (to C100) , deposition models and deposition flow loop studies.

Additional capabilities include rheological characterization and start-up pressure prediction (vane viscometry and flow loop), reproducing field temperature history without loss of light ends, and micro-visualization of wax aggregation and deposition under flow. Intertek evaluates compatibility of inhibitors injected through extended umbilical lines. Intertek Westport is a leader in wax and paraffin testing, inhibition evaluation and modelling.

*Pressure, Volume and Temperature Phase Analysis.