Scale Inhibitors Applications and our Product Range Benefits
Scale inhibitors' action is based on the disruption of nucleation and/or orderly crystal growth of the mineral scale. Inhibiting the formation of crystalline deposits by concentrations much lower than stochiometric levels has been known since 1930. The first application was using 1 to 10 ppm of sodium hexametaphosphate to delay the precipitation of a supersaturated calcium carbonate solution. Since then, polyphosphates and, lately, phosphonates have been used widely to prevent deposits of mineral salts.
New types of molecules have emerged more recently; Arkema's Inipol® AD belongs to that new category of molecules. Today we have broad expertise in modeling and designing scale squeeze treatments.
New types of molecules have emerged more recently; Arkema's Inipol® AD belongs to that new category of molecules. Today we have broad expertise in modeling and designing scale squeeze treatments.
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Benefits
- Efficiency in systems with high dissolved solids
- Combined scale and corrosion inhibitors
- High thermal stability
- Prevent formation of a variety of scales
Applications
- Squeeze and continuous treatments
- Downhole and topside treatments
- Water treatment and injection
- Downhole capillary injection systems
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Inipol® AD Range
Mineral scale formation can be inhibited using Inipol® AD additives at very low concentrations, i.e. concentrations much lower than stochiometric levels.
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