Control of asphaltene deposits

[Debbie]

Does any one know the best way to control asphaltene deposits in tubing string.
Is it only aromatic solvents that can be used to disolve asphaltene?

[mohsen2396]

hello
for removing Asphalt deposition in well tubing , you can inject Xylene by coiled tubing on it.

[mohsen2396]

hello
for removing Asphalt deposition in well tubing , you can inject Xylene by coiled tubing on it.

[anihita]

the treatment for xylene rich crude is different from the wax rich crude. Keeping the string warm, the waxy crude can be produced to the surface by employing the capillary tube. However, asphaltene inhibition is the a proved method to keep this problem under control using certain chemical dosing, Xylene is the most employed among them