Asphaltene Management
Asphaltenic compounds are present in most liquid oil and gas streams and can aggregate and deposit when destabilized, causing flow assurance issues. These organic solids can damage formations, foul production infrastructure, reduce production, and impede profits. Managing these compounds can be a complex process due to the differences in crudeoils and operating conditions.
ChampionX takes an integrated, holistic approach to asphaltene management by recreating your unique circumstance in a lab environment, allowing us to create and implement cost-effective chemical treatment methods suited for your specific environments. Application can lead to increased profitability, reduced downtime, and preserved integrity of your operation. We are committed to continuous improvement and our dedicated team of experts are driving an initiative for developing better methods which narrow the gap between asphaltene control chemical performance in the laboratory, and performance in field application.
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Asphaltene Management Portfolio
Our research has highlighted that synergistic combinations of kinetic asphaltene inhibitors with the right concentrations of selected dispersants effectively tune the size of asphaltene agglomerates and minimize deposition. ChampionX asphaltene control products are precision-engineered to target the most insoluble asphaltene fractions, withstanding varying conditions, including changes in pressure, temperature, shear, and chemical environment, to unlock their high-performance potential. This empowers operators to sustain peak production rates even in conditions conducive to asphaltene deposition.
Our asphaltene dissolvers are engineered to efficiently and effectively soften and dissolve deposits to optimize production and reduce project costs. Our range of aromatic solvents are expertly tailored for the effective removal of asphaltene deposits. These solvents not only serve as a solution for addressing existing deposits but can also be seamlessly integrated into a tailored program to help prevent reoccurring and future issues.
We have developed a series of field-relevant testing processes to address precipitation, agglomeration and deposition control. Our Micro-Reactor, Asphaltene Rocking Cell and Flow Loop methods test the presence of different chemicals to provide a qualitative, real time deposition risk prediction during test runs. Results support the selection of the correct and most effective chemicals to treat each scenario, effectively optimizing your chemical supply.
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