Control of Naphthenate and Other Carboxylate Fouling
Introduction
Naphthenate Deposition Control Using Acids
Low-Dosage Naphthenate Inhibitors
References
Corrosion Control during Production
Introduction
Methods of Corrosion Control
Corrosion Inhibitors
Film-Forming Corrosion Inhibitors
References
Gas Hydrate Control
Introduction
Chemical Prevention of Hydrate Plugging
Gas Hydrate Plug Removal
References
Wax (Paraffin Wax) Control
Introduction
Wax Control Strategies
Chemical Wax Removal
Chemical Wax Prevention
References
Demulsifiers
Introduction
Methods of Demulsification
Water-in-Oil Demulsifiers
References
Foam Control
Introduction
Defoamers and Antifoams
References
Flocculants
Introduction
Theory of Flocculation
Flocculants
References
Biocides
Introduction
Chemicals for Control of Bacteria
Biocides
Biostats (Control "Biocides" or Metabolic Inhibitors)
Summary
References
Hydrogen Sulfide Scavengers
Introduction
Nonregenerative H2S Scavengers
Summary
References
Oxygen Scavengers
Introduction
Classes of Oxygen Scavengers
References
Drag-Reducing Agents
Introduction
Drag-Reducing Agent Mechanisms
Oil-Soluble DRAs
Water-Soluble DRAs
References
Chemicals for Hydrotesting
Introduction
Hydrotesting Formulations
References
Foamers for Gas Well Deliquification
Introduction
Properties and Classes of Foamers
References
Appendix 1: OSPAR Environmental Regulations for Oilfield Chemicals
Index
Biography
Malcolm A. Kelland obtained a first class honors degree in chemistry and a DPhil in organometallic chemistry from Oxford University, UK. He worked at RF-Rogaland Research (now the International Research of Stavanger, IRIS), Norway, from 1991 to 2000 mostly on production chemistry projects. He moved to the University of Stavanger (UiS), Norway, in 2001, where he is currently professor of inorganic chemistry. His current research is in designing and testing more environmentally friendly LDHIs as well as other projects on new scale inhibitors and other crystal growth inhibitors in and outside the oil industry. He is also the chief scientific officer for Eco Inhibitors, a spin-off company from UiS that consults on oilfield chemicals and licenses several new LDHIs.
"… covers the multitude of problems facing the production chemist in the oil industry … very readable … It is fine reference book for experienced personnel and an excellent source of information for newcomers."
—E. J. Vase, Chromatographia 2010, 72, July (No. 1/2)
