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172 5. Flow restrictions and blockages in operations

T = 26°F

Wax content T = 50°F

1 . 0 1 1 0
Time (days)
FIG. 5.37 Laboratory wax deposit wax content—model oil (Makogon, 2003).

T = 70°F
T = 60°F
Wax content

0 0
0.1 1 10 100
Time (days)
FIG. 5.38 Laboratory wax deposit wax content—stock tank crude oil (Makogon, 2003).

FIG. 5.39 Field wax deposit wax content—live crude oil (Makogon, 2003).