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The Asphaltene and Wax Deposition Envelopes

 

作者: KostaJ. Leontaritis,  

 

期刊: Fuel Science and Technology International  (Taylor Available online 1996)
卷期: Volume 14, issue 1-2  

页码: 13-39

 

ISSN:0884-3759

 

年代: 1996

 

DOI:10.1080/08843759608947560

 

出版商: Taylor & Francis Group

 

数据来源: Taylor

 

摘要:

Asphaltene and wax phase behavior is quite different than the conventional “PVT” phase behavior. Asphaltenes exhibit a behavior at some thermodynamic states calledflocculation. That is, asphaltene particles or micelles aggregate or flocculate into larger aggregates or flocs. The locus of all thermodynamic points in a P-T-x phase diagram at which flocculation occurs is called the Asphaltene Deposition Envelope (ADE). Paraffin waxes, on the other hand, at some thermodynamic states, exhibit the phenomenon ofcrystallization. The locus of all thermodynamic points in a P-T-x phase diagram at which wax crystallization occurs is called the Wax Deposition Envelope (WDE). Asphaltene flocculation can be both reversible and irreversible (as expected from the asphaltene colloidal nature). Wax crystallization is generally a reversible process. However, paraffin waxes more than often precipitate together with resins and asphaltenes (which are said to be responsible for the observed irreversible thermodynamic phenomena). Hence, some wax precipitation is occasionally reported as irreversible. Measurement of the ADE and WDE boundaries, at in-situ conditions, is a challenging task. Measurement of asphaltene and wax solubility at in-situ conditions inside the ADE and WDE is even more challenging. The ADE and WDE data have practical significance and are very useful for modeling of reservoir fluid behavior. Asphaltene and wax data for a number of oils are presented and analyzed. This paper introduces and compares two powerful thermodynamic diagrams that summarize the phase behavior of asphaltenes and waxes, the ADE and WDE.

 

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