The flocculation and deposition of asphaltenes in the reservoir, wellbore and surface facilities is a major concern to oil companies as it may reduce oil production as well as result in increased downtime and costs for remedial treatment. An understanding of the conditions at which asphaltenes will flocculate can help Oil Companies operate their reservoir and facilities more effectively. Asphaltene flocculation can be caused by ...
Pressure reduction in the reservoir or production facilities
Injection of gas/solvent associated with Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) or pressure maintenance
Gas lift
Commingling of fluids at surface
Core Lab's equipment allows for a variety of imaging experiments including isothermal depressurization experiments, titration experiments, particle size distributions and solids onset determinations. Visual as well as Near-Infrared (NIR) detection systems add to the accuracy of onset determination.
Pressure reduction in the reservoir or production facilities
Injection of gas/solvent associated with Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) or pressure maintenance
Gas lift
Commingling of fluids at surface
Core Lab's equipment allows for a variety of imaging experiments including isothermal depressurization experiments, titration experiments, particle size distributions and solids onset determinations. Visual as well as Near-Infrared (NIR) detection systems add to the accuracy of onset determination.
