Asphaltenes flocculation in light crude oils: A chemical approach to the problem

Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology

Volumn 28, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 391-397

  Marques, Luiz C C ^a   Monteiro, Jair B ^a   González, Gaspar ^a  

^a PETROBRAS   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Asphaltenes destabillization; Chemical inhibition; Flow assurance; Light crude oils behavior

Indexed keywords

ASPHALTENES; DEPOSITION; FLOCCULATION; OIL WELL PRODUCTION; PETROLEUM REFINING; PRECIPITATION (CHEMICAL);

ASPHALTENES FLOCCULATION; CHEMICAL INHIBITION; LIGHT CRUDE OILS BEHAVIOR; SOLID DETECTION SYSTEM;

CRUDE PETROLEUM;

ASPHALTENES; CRUDE PETROLEUM; DEPOSITION; FLOCCULATION; OIL WELL PRODUCTION; PETROLEUM REFINING; PRECIPITATION (CHEMICAL);

EID: 33947185313     PISSN: 01932691     EISSN: 15322351     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01932690601107732     Document Type: Article

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