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.

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
Oxygen Scavengers, Corrosion Inhibitors etc.
Water quality. Water analysis techniques.

Incompatibilities