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Asphaltene removal composition and method

US5504063A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 1994
Grant dateApr 2, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/524
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An asphaltene removal composition comprising an alkyleneamine-fatty acid condensation reaction product and one or more polar aprotic high dielectric constant solvents is useful for removing and inhibiting asphaltene deposits from wells, pipelines and associated equipment.

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