New inhibitor program removes oil sludge

Nalco Company has introduced its new Clean N Cor technology, a cleaning and corrosion inhibitor treatment program designed to protect and maximize production from oil fields with oil sludge deposition challenges. The deposition of sludge, often referred to as “schmoo,” on the inside of pipelines can cause serious injection restraints in produced water injection systems, increased incidence of localized corrosion and higher operating costs. Clean N Cor technology incorporates hands-on technical expertise with advanced chemistry and in-field monitoring to provide a comprehensive treatment solution that removes schmoo deposits from inner pipe walls and filter equipment and then prevents aggressive corrosion from taking place.