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What is the primary component responsible for wax formation in crude oil?
What is the primary component responsible for wax formation in crude oil?
- Kerogen
- Bitumen
- Asphaltene
- Paraffin (correct)
What occurs when the temperature of produced fluids decreases?
What occurs when the temperature of produced fluids decreases?
- Crude oil composition changes
- Waxy compounds solidify and deposit on surfaces (correct)
- Waxy compounds dissolve
- Asphaltene deposition occurs
What is a result of mixing crude oils with different properties?
What is a result of mixing crude oils with different properties?
- Formation of deposits due to incompatibility (correct)
- Decreased wax deposition
- Increased pressure in the production system
- Increased flow rate in the pipelines
What triggers wax and asphaltene deposition?
What triggers wax and asphaltene deposition?
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What occurs when there are temperature variations in crude oil production?
What occurs when there are temperature variations in crude oil production?
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What influences the onset of deposition problems?
What influences the onset of deposition problems?
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What can cause precipitation and deposition of wax and asphaltene?
What can cause precipitation and deposition of wax and asphaltene?
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What is more prone to wax deposition?
What is more prone to wax deposition?
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What can occur when there are changes in flow patterns?
What can occur when there are changes in flow patterns?
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What is a consequence of incompatibility between crude oils?
What is a consequence of incompatibility between crude oils?
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