August 1, 2025Journal of Physics Conference SeriesOpen Access

Dual effects of pumping-induced shear and long-distance pipeline transportation on the gel point of waxy crude oil

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SQShujuan QiuLine Corporation (Japan)BOBo OuyangHefei University of Technology GZGuangchao ZhangShandong University

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Experimental analysis shows gel point shifts in waxy crude oil due to pumping and prolonged transportation, suggesting safety implications for pipelines.

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Increasing the gel point by 6-8°C occurs during pumping due to high shear effects, which improve crystallization site accessibility.
Post-pumping conditions lead to smaller wax crystals merging under low shear, reducing gel point by 2-4°C over long-distance transport.
Experimental study combined microscopic and rheological analysis to explore how pumping and transportation affect gel points.
Understanding these gel point changes can help ensure safe operation in pipeline systems transporting waxy crude oil.

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Qiu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af63d7ad7bf08b1eae3cc7 https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/3090/1/012013

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Experimental analysis shows gel point shifts in waxy crude oil due to pumping and prolonged transportation, suggesting safety implications for pipelines.

Dual effects of pumping-induced shear and long-distance pipeline transportation on the gel point of waxy crude oil

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Dual effects of pumping-induced shear and long-distance pipeline transportation on the gel point of waxy crude oil

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