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# Microencapsulated Solid Inhibitors Oil & Gas Application

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## Microencapsulated Solid Inhibitors Oil & Gas Application

The
production of oil and gas wells has been affected by different problems resulting
in production losses and irreversible deterioration of equipment. Many chemical
products called “additives” are injected into the wells in a continuous way to
prevent and control these problems ( incrustrations, corrosion, paraffin) so
as  to keep the well “inhibited”.

The
microencapsulated solid inhibitors are made up of carrier spheres, especially
developed with porosity and permeability characteristics, that contain an
inhibiting active ingredient inside them. These inhibitors are free flow
spheres, without any apparent liquid properties. The inhibitor is released from
the sphere slowly, when it is immersed in a liquid medium.

The
conformation and micro-structure of these materials provide them with the same
or better instantaneous performance than the homologous liquid product.
Besides, long-term residual action is added, without any need to replace the
product as in the case of the liquid. Controlled release is added too, by which
the released chemical is the required one for the problem to be treated.

As
the well production fluid passes through the solid, the inhibitor is released,
and the chemical flows inhibiting the formation against parafins,
incrustrations, corrosion, bacteria, etc. The well production is the one to
determine the amount of released chemical. Only a small amount of chemical is
necessary for the inhibition and this optimizes its efficiency. Several of
these treatments have provided greater inhibition time, even in wells where
problems have been observed historically. That is why the solid inhibitors have
become an accepted and required procedure in several terminations.

![image](http://energiaenmovimiento.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/el-fluido-a-traves-del-solido-micromoles-1024x571.jpg)

                     THE FLUID GOES THROUGH THE
SOLID AND THE INHIBITOR IS RELEASED

**APPLICATION FORMS**

1. **Production** :

The solid inhibitor is placed in the rathole (downhole), from where the product
will act releasing the active ingredient.  

2. **Fracture** :

It is the most suitable moment for the 
treatment to be applied, as the inhibition starts at the very moment the
well is put into production. The selection in size and shape allows the solids
to be applied together with the support agent (proppant) and are easily
incorporated in the fracture works.

**Advantages and Benefits**

- Instantaneous action when coming into

contact with the liquid system, added to  a long-term residual action : more than
one-year protection in only one application.

- The necessity to replace the product

continuously ( liquid inhibitors) is avoided.

- Controlled release : The released

chemical is the required one for the problem to be treated. A significant lower
amount of chemicals is applied, due to the

focused
action and gradual release inside the well.

- Possibility of mixing several solid inhibitors to tackle various problems in only one application.
- Application in both fracture treatments (mixed with the support agent Proppant) and production (dosage in rathole).
- Lower comparative cost: chemicals, maintenance and labour work. Higher performance over the dose (ppm) used. And lower transport cost.
- Possibility of changing the size and type of the carrier particle to suit each application and specific requirement.
- Solid products easy to handle, store and clean; there are no liquid spills.
- Environmental : The spills are easily cleaned. The amount of chemical sent to the formation is far lower than in the case of the liquids.
- For the worker: There is no risk of skin, eyes, nose contact with dangerous liquids. Lower quantities of the product, less physical effort. Emissions and vapours reduction.

Micromoles
is an Argentine company producer of chemical solutions focused on the Oil
&Gas segment. Produce, represent and distribute top-level international
chemical products. Have a new plant for the manufacture of chemical and
microencapsulated additives.

From
the very beginning, Micromoles’ aim has been to provide the best products and
services, keeping their clients updated on technical and commercial news about
the products they work with.

The
main aim of the constant search and incorporation of new representations and technology
has always been the diversification and improvement of the offer of products
and solutions for clients.

MICROMOLES
s.r.l.

Web
: [www.micromoles.com.ar](http://www.micromoles.com.ar)

Mail: [info@micromoles.com.ar](mailto:info@micromoles.com.ar)

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