PRA^® Petroleum Remediation Additive is a non-flammable and non-toxic petroleum/paraffin removal treatment for use in all phases of the oil industry.

It removes wax accumulation downhole, targets paraffin and asphaltenes accumulations, returns paraffin to the oil phase of the crude, kills algae and mould and all without lowering the btu quality of the fuel.

Read more about PRA^® and its characteristics.

PRA^® is applied to paraffin build-up with adequate amounts of good crude oil and agitation. PRA^® breaks down the paraffin, causing the paraffin in the oil to go into solution, staying in solution with the good crude until refining takes place. Basic substances and solids will be suspended with agitation and/or circulation, and can then be easily pumped off. This process may also be applied to saltwater disposal systems. Not only does the process work effectively, it is also one of the most cost-effective treatments available to industry.

PRA^® is at least three to five times more efficient, on a volume basis, than any other known paraffin dispersant. Once dispersed and dissolved, the paraffin remains dissolved (when PRA^® is properly applied). PRA^® has been proven to work where solvents and other products have not or could not.

Heavy crude oil viscosity losses of up to 90% have been observed. When PRA^® is applied to producing wells, it disperses paraffin deposits as well as scale- like deposits which occur in the well bore, perforations, and pump during down hole operations.

In addition to eliminating paraffin build-up around the tubing and pumping components, existing and future deposits will also be eliminated and prevented from accumulating in the flow lines and separators when PRA^® is added via a drip or injection system. PRA^® also keeps the heat-treater operating more effectively by reducing internal build-up.

By lowering the oil viscosity, there is an increase in the amount of well flow. This provides improved above-ground handling as it lowers costs because the oil needs less heating to make it flow.

By keeping the paraffin build-up low, there is a reduction in the pressure increases normally resulting from the plugging of formations. Improved overall well production is obtained by maintaining an improved degree of internal well cleanliness. By adding PRA^® to down-hole operations, it is possible to increase the effectiveness of scale and corrosion inhibitors and keep waxy deposits out of water-handling facilities.

Read more PRA^® in PRA^® application guidelines.

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