Pachem-P501
Paraffin Inhibitor for Crude Oil
General Information:
Most crude oils include paraffin that crystallize in low temperature to create clusters, precipitated in the form of sediments and making the free flow of oil more difficult. The paraffin inhibitor Pachem-P501 is a mixture of surface-active agents, dissolved in organic solvent. Pachem-P501 lowers cloud point and flow temperature of crude oil. It provides perfect dispergation of paraffin present in crude oil, prevents creation of clusters and sediments on the surfaces of pipelines. Pachem-P501 is a clear, homogenous liquid with a wide temperature range of -30°C to +55°C.
Typical Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Parameter | Unit | Value | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colour, at 20 ºC | - | Amber | PB-01 - Edition 1 |
| Density at 15 ºC | kg/m3 | 820 - 920 | PN-EN ISO 12185:2002 |
| Pour Point | ºC | < -30 | PN-EN ISO 3016:2005 |
| Flash Point | ºC | < 23 | PN-EN ISO 2719:2016 |
| Vsicosity at 20 ºC | mm2/s | < 5 | PN-EN ISO 3104:2004 |
| Water solubility | - | Insoluble | Visual inspection |
| Solubility in hydrocarbons | - | Very good | Visual inspection |
Application:
Pachem-P501 is dosed to wellheads and transmission pipelines.
• it lowers cloud point and pour point of crude oil
• it avoids the agglomeration and stabilizes the dispersion of wax crystals in crude oil
• it prevents the settlement of paraffin on machinery working in wellbores
• it prevents the settlement of paraffin on the surface of transmission pipelines
• due to the unique properties of inhibitors for crude the oil viscosity is lowered which facilitates its free flow
Treat rate:
Pachem-P501 is dosed continually into machinery working in wellbores and transmission pipelines in amount of 200-750 ppm (by weight).
Packaging:
Pachem-P501 is available in 200-litre barrels or 1000-litre tanks. Other types of packaging are available on request.