Electromagnetic Prevention of Scaling in Oil Production
2019 International Science and Technology Conference on Earth Science, ISTCEarthScience 2019, Russky Island, Russia, 10 - 12 December 2019, vol.459, (Full Text)
- Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
- Volume: 459
- Doi Number: 10.1088/1755-1315/459/5/052054
- City: Russky Island
- Country: Russia
- Open Archive Collection: Conference Paper
- Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
This paper presents research into how electromagnetic and ultrasonic fields affect the inhibition of calcium carbonate crystallization. It shows that resonant-wave electromagnetic exposure effectively prevents scaling in wells equipped with electric centrifugal pumps, resulting in >6x mean time between repairs. This technology can help significantly reduce the usage of oilfield reagents to prevent or address scaling, which means lesser environmental burden.