Dynamic experimental study on the paraffin deposition prevention performance of tungsten alloy coating pipe in simulating vertical wellbore

Abstract

In this study, a self-designed apparatus was used to provide a quantitative evaluation of the wax prevention effect of tungsten alloy-coated tubing compared with ordinary tubing in oil production. The paraffin deposition of both pipes at different temperatures and different flow rates was studied. The efficiency of paraffin deposition prevention of the tungsten alloy coating pipe was analyzed. The results show that using this apparatus can efficiently and accurately calculate the wax prevention rate and can accurately obtain the wax deposit and wax thickness of the inner wall. The paraffin deposition of both pipes reaches the highest point at 290.15 K, and it reduces with the increase of flow rate. The use of the tungsten alloy coating pipe results in about 30% reduction in paraffin deposition. It provides a promising method for the paraffin inhibition to extend the wax removal cycle.