Wax Inhibitors

Deposition of paraffin wax including n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, alkyl cyclic compounds and alkyl aromatics in crude oil can cause restrictions in flow stream. Temperature, climatic conditions, cooling rates of storage tanks and pipelines, and rheological factors in the pipelines are important Parameters influencing paraffin wax deposition. Wax inhibitors are used to prevent formation of paraffin wax in crude oil.