{"product_id":"wax-deposition-experimental-characterizations-theoretical-modeling-and-field-practices-9781466567665","title":"Wax Deposition: Experimental Characterizations, Theoretical Modeling, and Field Practices","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWax Deposition: Experimental Characterizations, Theoretical Modeling, and Field Practices\u003c\/strong\u003e covers the entire spectrum of knowledge on wax deposition. The book delivers a detailed description of the thermodynamic and transport theories for wax deposition modeling as well as a comprehensive review of laboratory testing for the establishment of appropriate field control strategies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering valuable insight from academic research and the flow assurance industry, this balanced text: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the background of wax deposition, including the cause of the phenomenon, the magnitude of the problem, and its impact on petroleum production\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces laboratory techniques and theoretical models to measure and predict key parameters of wax precipitation, such as the wax appearance temperature and the wax precipitation curve\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how to conduct and interpret laboratory experiments to benchmark different wax deposition models, to better understand wax deposition behaviors, and to predict wax deposit growth for the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents various models for wax deposition, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each and evaluating the differences between the assumptions used\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides numerous examples of how field management strategies for wax deposition can be established based on laboratory testing and modeling work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWax Deposition: Experimental Characterizations, Theoretical Modeling, and Field \u003c\/b\u003eaids flow assurance engineers in identifying the severity and controlling the problem of wax deposition. The book also shows students and researchers how fundamental principles of thermodynamics, heat, and mass transfer can be applied to solve a problem common to the petroleum industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Zhenyu Huang,Sheng Zheng,H. Scott Fogler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/12\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.20w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781466567665\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhenyu Huang\u003c\/strong\u003e (Jason) earned his bachelor's degree from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, and his Ph.D from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. Dr. Huang's expertise includes production chemistry and multiphase flows. As a subject matter expert on wax-related issues, he has been involved with multiple major offshore developments that present wax deposition\/gelation concerns. He is currently a senior flow assurance specialist at Assured Flow Solutions LLC, Sugar Land, Texas, USA, and serves as the vice president of the Upstream Engineering and Flow Assurance Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSheng Zheng (Mark) graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and minors in chemistry and mathematics. He is currently a doctoral candidate in Dr. Fogler's research group, specializing in experimental characterizations and theoretical modeling for wax deposition research. He has multiple publications on compositional wax deposition modeling and wax transport in multiphase flow conditions. As flow assurance intern at Wood Group Kenny, Houston, Texas, USA, he carried out a joint-industrial project to assess industrial wax management and control strategies for 11 international oil companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eH. Scott Fogler earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois and his master's and Ph.D degrees from the University of Colorado. He is currently the Ame and Catherine Vennema professor of chemical engineering and the Arthur F. Thurnau professor at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. Dr. Fogler and his students have published more than 200 research articles in areas such as wax deposition\/gelation kinetics in subsea pipelines, asphaltene flocculation\/deposition kinetics, scale deposition, and acidization of petroleum wells. In 1996, Dr. Fogler was a recipient of the Warren K. Lewis award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AlChE). He is also a recipient of 11 named lectureships, the author of a textbook titled \u003ci\u003eElements of Chemical Reaction Engineering\u003c\/i\u003e, and the past president of the AlChE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45089976090739,"sku":"9781466567665","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_bd85c5f9-5eb7-4b89-8a2a-2caac9229d74.jpg?v=1781110416","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/wax-deposition-experimental-characterizations-theoretical-modeling-and-field-practices-9781466567665","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}