Prediction Models of Barite Crystallization and Inhibition Kinetics: Applications for Oil and Gas Industry

Barite is one of the most common mineral scales in the oilfield and its formation can sequester toxic strontium (Sr) and radium (Ra). Various scale inhibitors are widely used to inhibit its formation. The inhibition efficiencies of 18 common inhibitors were tested using an improved kinetic turbidity...

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Main Authors: Chong Dai, Zhaoyi Dai, Yue Zhao, Xin Wang, Samiridhdi Paudyal, Saebom Ko, Amy T. Kan, Mason B. Tomson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/15/8533