Abstract:
The oil produced in the fields of Kazakhstan is characterized by a high content of paraffin hydrocarbons, which is one of the factors forming asphalt-resin-paraffin deposits (ARPD). Rapid formation of ARPD on the inner surface of the oilfield and refinery equipment greatly reduces the efficiency of the pumping installations, impairs the capacity of pipelines and reduces turnaround time equipment operation [1]....