Artificial lift is a vital part of the life of many oil wells worldwide. Using several artificial lift
methods can prolong the life of the wells and increase oil recovery significantly. One of the …

Electrical submersible pumps (ESP) are one of the most utilized artificial lift methods to
increase oil recovery. Conventional ESPs operate using an asynchronous three phase …

Asphaltene deposition is a long-standing problem that threatens the uninterrupted
production of crude oil. Unlike other flow assurance problems, downhole asphaltene …

The main goal of this study is to monitor the stability of crude oils in terms of both
precipitation and deposition magnitude with respect to time. To achieve this goal, two …

Asphaltene deposition in the near-wellbore area and within the pipelines reduces
productivity and is costly. There are usually 2 methods to remedy this hardship that are using …

Asphaltene deposition problem is considered as one of the major issues in the petroleum
industry. Over the years, several methods were proposed to cure the asphaltene deposition …

The impact of polar asphaltenes on the wetting affinity of minerals can adversely affect the
flow of fluids in porous media which include not only sedimentary rocks but also propped …

Asphaltenes are a global flow assurance problem responsible for reduced production and
increased operating costs in many oilfields. Asphaltene inhibitor programs are needed to …

Uncertainties regarding the factors that influence asphaltene deposition in porous media
(eg, those resulting from oil composition, rock properties, and rock/fluid interaction) strongly …

Flow assurance is a vital challenge that affects the viability of an asset in all oil producing
environments. A proper understanding of asphaltene precipitation leading to deposition …