Introduction to Production Chemicals Market
Size of chemicals market. Value of market. Geographic Distribution.

Antifoams
Types of antifoams. Use and evaluation of antifoams.

Flow Control
Wax inhibitors: (PPD's, crystal modifiers).
Rheological properties and inhibitors. Laboratory evaluation.
Drag Reducers.

Asphaltene Problems
Inhibitors, dispersants and solvents for asphaltenes.

Hydrate Control
Thermodynamic and threshold inhibitors.
Advantages of new inhibitors.

Corrosion Control
Corrosion inhibitors: types available. Evaluation of corrosion inhibitors.
Application of corrosion inhibitors. Monitoring methods.Hydrogen sulphide scavengers.

Demulsification
Types of demulsifiers. Formulation practices, Evaluation / optimisation.
De-oilers. Separators and associated equipment.

Scale Control
Scale formation. Prevention options. Inhibitor types and laboratory evaluation.
Application of scale inhibitors. Squeeze techniques.
Scale Removers: types and application. Radioactive scale problems.
Stimulation Chemicals.

Water Injection Chemicals and Practices
Oxygen Scavengers, Corrosion Inhibitors etc.
Injection practices.

Oilfield Microbiology Introduction to Bacteria
Problems associated with bacteria. Injection and Production systems.

Reservoir Souring
Reservoir souring. Options to reduce souring.
Monitoring techniques and strategy. Biocide action and application strategy.

Environmental Issues
Current legislation for chemicals use and discharge. Offshore Notification - North Sea.

Incompatibilities