Cleaning and liquid contact with solids – Processes – Including melting
Patent
1996-10-31
1998-10-20
Jones, W. Gary
Cleaning and liquid contact with solids
Processes
Including melting
134 2213, 134 2212, 510188, B08B 700, B08B 900
Patent
active
058241604
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for thermo-chemical dewaxing a large dimension line or conduit using a Nitrogen Generation System/Emulsion. The method involves introducing an emulsion into the conduit to be dewaxed. The emulsion comprises an internal aqueous phase and an external organic phase. The aqueous phase comprises an oxidizing nitrogen salt, a reducing nitrogen salt and water. The organic phase comprises a non-polar organic liquid, such as kerosine, and a delayed action activator for inducing the reaction of said oxidizing nitrogen salt and said reducing nitrogen salt. The delayed action activator may be a linear, aliphatic polyanhydride, such as poly(adipic anhydride). The emulsion is maintained in the conduit until the delayed action activator induces the reaction of the nitrogen salts to generate nitrogen and heat, thereby fluidizing wax in the conduit. The fluidized wax is then removed from the conduit. The emulsion may be prepared on a production platform or on nearby equipment. Well production may be resumed after the dewaxing treatment.
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Brum Maria Cristina
Da Silva Alberto Cunha Carneiro
De Menezes Sonia Maria Cabral
De Souza Celso Rodrigo
Khalil Carlos Nagib
Jones W. Gary
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
Shoemaker Debra
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