Low volume in-line filtration methods for analyzing hydrocarbon-containing fluid to evaluate asphaltene content and behavior during production operations
US10907473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B37/06
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
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Abstract
A method includes analyzing a carbonaceous deposit for an asphaltene content from a hydrocarbon-containing fluid located in a well, a wellhead or a production line proximate the wellhead, and applying one or more preventative measures to the hydrocarbon-containing fluid located in the well, the wellhead or the production line proximate the wellhead based on the asphaltene content.
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