Essentials of Flow Assurance Solids in Oil and Gas Operations
Understanding Fundamentals, Characterization, Prediction, Environmental Safety, and Management
- 1st Edition - October 16, 2022
- Imprint: Gulf Professional Publishing
- Author: Abdullah Hussein
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 1 1 8 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 5 9 1 - 7
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Request a sales quoteFlow assurance solids deposition is one of the main challenges in oil and gas production operations with millions of dollars spent annually on their mitigation. Essentials of Flow Assurance Solids in Oil and Gas Operations works as an all-inclusive reference for engineers and researchers, covering all the different types of solids that are commonly encountered in oil and gas fields. Structured to flow through real-world operations, the reference branches through each solid deposit problem where the root causes are as well as modeling, monitoring, characterization, and management strategies, all comprehensively reviewed in the light of contemporary research breakthroughs. Backed by several field case studies, Essentials of Flow Assurance Solids in Oil and Gas Operations gives petroleum and reservoir engineers a resource to correlate between the theoretical fundamentals and field practical applications allowing for sustainable and optimal operations.
- Provides the main operations of oil and gas fields, the characteristics of produced fluids, and the main flow assurance challenges
- Furnishes the basic principles of deposits formation and mitigation, starting with a full investigation of the problems, then mechanisms, causes, predictions, modelling, and sample analysis, followed by management
- Distinctively discusses the operational and environmental implications of flow assurance solids and their management using chemical and nonchemical methods
- Teaches engineers through impactful visuals and data sets included in every chapter
Petroleum engineers; production engineers; reservoir engineers
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Chapter 1: Oil and Gas Production Operations and Production Fluids
- Abstract
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: What is petroleum?
- 1.3: How was petroleum formed?
- 1.4: Life cycle of oil and gas fields and stages of development
- 1.5: The production system
- 1.6: Production system parameters
- 1.7: Production fluids
- 1.8: Summary
- References
- Chapter 2: Flow Assurance
- Abstract
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: The concept of fluid flow
- 2.3: Pressure drop
- 2.4: Factors affecting pressure drop
- 2.5: The flow assurance concept
- 2.6: Fluid dynamics
- 2.7: Production chemistry
- 2.8: Flow assurance strategy
- 2.9: Flow assurance case studies
- 2.10: Summary
- References
- Chapter 3: Problems Associated With Flow Assurance Solids in Production
- Abstract
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: Where do deposits form in a production system?
- 3.3: The cost of solids formation and deposition
- 3.4: Flow restrictions
- 3.5: Equipment impairment and failure
- 3.6: Production chemistry problems induced by solids deposition
- 3.7: Safety and environmental problems
- 3.8: Summary
- References
- Chapter 4: Principles of Flow Assurance Solids Formation Mechanisms
- Abstract
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: What is a solid deposit?
- 4.3: Types of solid deposits in oil and gas fields
- 4.4: Precipitation vs deposition
- 4.5: Mechanism of formation of solid deposits
- 4.6: Fouling
- 4.7: Recent advances in solid deposit formation mechanism research
- 4.8: Summary
- References
- Chapter 5: Mineral Scales in Oil and Gas Fields
- Abstract
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: Calcium carbonate scale
- 5.3: Calcium sulfate scale
- 5.4: Barium sulfate scale
- 5.5: Strontium sulfate
- 5.6: Naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM)
- 5.7: Iron compound scales
- 5.8: Zinc and lead sulfide scales
- 5.9: Halite scale
- 5.10: Silica scale
- 5.11: Other mineral scales types
- 5.12: Elemental sulfur deposition (ESD)
- 5.13: Sand, mud, silt, and fines-associated problems
- 5.14: Recent advances in mineral scales research
- 5.15: Summary
- References
- Chapter 6: Gas Hydrates and Diamondoids
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Gas hydrates
- 6.3: Diamondoids
- 6.4: Summary
- References
- Chapter 7: Wax Deposition
- Abstract
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Paraffin wax composition and structure
- 7.3: Why do waxes tend to come out of the solution and precipitate?
- 7.4: Mechanism of wax deposit formation
- 7.5: Factors affecting the formation of wax deposits
- 7.6: Recent advances in wax deposition research
- 7.7: Summary
- References
- Chapter 8: Asphaltene Deposition
- Abstract
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: Chemical composition, structure, and nature of asphaltenes
- 8.3: Properties of asphaltenes
- 8.4: Asphaltene aggregation and deposition
- 8.5: Factors affecting asphaltene deposits formation
- 8.6: Recent advances in asphaltene deposition research
- 8.7: Summary
- References
- Chapter 9: Naphthenate and Carboxylate Soap Deposition
- Abstract
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: Naphthenic acids structure and occurrence in crude oil
- 9.3: Naphthenic acid equilibrium in oil-water systems
- 9.4: Mechanism of formation of naphthenate and carboxylate soaps
- 9.5: Types of naphthenate and carboxylate soaps
- 9.6: Factors affecting naphthenate and carboxylate soap formation and deposition
- 9.7: Recent advances in naphthenates and carboxylate soap research
- 9.8: Summary
- References
- Chapter 10: Biofouling
- Abstract
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: Microbial community in oil and gas fields
- 10.3: Biomineralization
- 10.4: Biomass fouling
- 10.5: Recent advances in biofouling research
- 10.6: Summary
- References
- Chapter 11: Chemical Incompatibility Deposits (Pseudoscale)
- Abstract
- 11.1: Introduction
- 11.2: Treatment chemicals and treatment chemical formulations
- 11.3: Treatment chemicals-fluids incompatibility
- 11.4: Treatment chemicals-materials incompatibility
- 11.5: Treatment chemicals-process conditions incompatibility
- 11.6: Screening and testing of treatment chemicals compatibility
- 11.7: Summary
- References
- Chapter 12: Flow Assurance Solids Prediction and Modeling
- Abstract
- 12.1: Introduction
- 12.2: General terms
- 12.3: Fluid flow modeling
- 12.4: Chemical and geochemical reactions simulation
- 12.5: Reservoir simulation
- 12.6: Mineral scale prediction
- 12.7: Gas hydrate prediction
- 12.8: Wax prediction
- 12.9: Asphaltene prediction
- 12.10: Naphthenate deposition prediction
- 12.11: Biofouling prediction
- 12.12: Summary
- References
- Chapter 13: Monitoring of Flow Assurance Solids in Oil and Gas Fields
- Abstract
- 13.1: Introduction
- 13.2: Classification of flow assurance solids monitoring methods
- 13.3: Recent updates and future advances
- 13.4: Mineral scales monitoring
- 13.5: Gas hydrates monitoring
- 13.6: Wax deposits monitoring
- 13.7: Asphaltenes monitoring
- 13.8: Naphthenate deposits monitoring
- 13.9: Biofouling monitoring
- 13.10: Summary
- References
- Chapter 14: Flow Assurance Solids Chemical Analysis and Characterization
- Abstract
- 14.1: Introduction
- 14.2: General sample analysis flow chart
- 14.3: Solids sampling
- 14.4: Field examination of solid deposits
- 14.5: Sample preparation
- 14.6: Sample analysis
- 14.7: Interpretation of data
- 14.8: Results reporting and follow-up
- 14.9: Case studies
- 14.10: Summary
- References
- Chapter 15: Mineral scale management
- Abstract
- 15.1: Introduction
- 15.2: Mineral scales prevention
- 15.3: Mineral scales removal
- 15.4: Generic strategies to control mineral scales in oil and gas fields
- 15.5: Recent advances in scale management methods
- 15.6: Case studies
- 15.7: Summary
- References
- Chapter 16: Gas Hydrate Management
- Abstract
- 16.1: Introduction
- 16.2: Gas hydrate prevention
- 16.3: Gas hydrate blockage removal
- 16.4: Strategies for gas hydrates control
- 16.5: Recent advances in gas hydrates management methods
- 16.6: Case studies
- 16.7: Summary
- References
- Chapter 17: Wax Management
- Abstract
- 17.1: Introduction
- 17.2: Wax deposit prevention methods
- 17.3: Wax deposits removal
- 17.4: Wax control strategies and philosophies
- 17.5: Recent advances in wax deposit management methods
- 17.6: Case studies
- 17.7: Summary
- References
- Chapter 18: Asphaltene Management
- Abstract
- 18.1: Introduction
- 18.2: Asphaltene deposition prevention
- 18.3: Asphaltene deposits removal
- 18.4: Asphaltene deposition control strategies and philosophies
- 18.5: Recent advances in asphaltene deposits management methods
- 18.6: Case studies
- 18.7: Summary
- References
- Chapter 19: Naphthenate and Carboxylate Soap Management
- Abstract
- 19.1: Introduction
- 19.2: Naphthenate and carboxylate soap prevention
- 19.3: Napthenate deposits removal
- 19.4: Strategies and philosophies to control naphthenate and carboxylate soaps
- 19.5: Recent advances in naphthenate/carboxylate soap management methods
- 19.6: Case studies
- 19.7: Summary
- References
- Chapter 20: Biofouling Management
- Abstract
- 20.1: Introduction
- 20.2: Operational methods
- 20.3: Chemical biofouling control
- 20.4: Physical methods of controlling biofouling
- 20.5: Biological methods of controlling MIC and biofouling
- 20.6: Removing biofouling deposits
- 20.7: Strategies and philosophies of controlling biofouling
- 20.8: Recent advances in biofouling management
- 20.9: Case studies
- 20.10: Summary
- References
- Chapter 21: Mechanical Removal of Flow Assurance Solids
- Abstract
- 21.1: Introduction
- 21.2: Pigging
- 21.3: Wellbore and production tubing cleaning tools
- 21.4: Jets
- 21.5: Mills
- 21.6: Coiled tubing
- 21.7: Other methods
- 21.8: Field application of mechanical methods for solids removal
- 21.9: Summary
- References
- Chapter 22: Chemical Injection Systems
- Abstract
- 22.1: Introduction
- 22.2: Production treatment chemicals
- 22.3: Chemical pumps
- 22.4: Chemical tanks
- 22.5: Chemical transfer and injection lines
- 22.6: Other components
- 22.7: Control systems
- 22.8: Chemical skids
- 22.9: Recent advances in chemical injection systems
- 22.10: Summary
- References
- Chapter 23: Environmental Impacts of Flow Assurance Solids and Their Management
- Abstract
- 23.1: Introduction
- 23.2: Environmental laws and legislations
- 23.3: Environmental risks associated with flow assurance solids
- 23.4: Environmental risks management
- 23.5: Summary
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 16, 2022
- Imprint: Gulf Professional Publishing
- No. of pages: 1122
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323991186
- eBook ISBN: 9780323995917
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Abdullah Hussein
Abdullah Hussein is the CEO of Chemdustry Training and Consulting. He is a production chemistry advisor with over 14 years of experience in oil and gas operations. Previously he worked for Gulf of Suez Petroleum Co as head of research and development and responsible for all lab operations, HSE, and field research proposals. He developed new strategies to characterize, remove, and control solid deposits which lead to significant improvements in production revenues. He is currently a production technician for Elanco Canada Limited. Abdullah has published many scientific papers, and received his B.Sc. in chemistry from Zagazing University in Egypt.
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