An experimental study on high-pressure water jets for paraffin scale removal in partially blocked production tubings

Abstract The common practice of using chemicals and solid-entrained liquids to remove soft scales in production tubings is associated with a high risk of contaminating the environment and eroding pipe internal surfaces. Due to the suspended solids, the current practices are also characterized by hig...

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Main Authors: Kabir H. Yar’Adua, Idoko J. John, Abubakar J. Abbas, Kazeem A. Lawal, Aisha Kabir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-020-01009-w