There are key challenges posed by wax deposition in crude oil pipelines and to solve that exact problem, Orbit Research Associates offers a comprehensive suite of laboratory instruments manufactured by our principles, PSL Systemtechnik, Germany to analyze, predict, and tackle these issues with high precision.
Comprehensive Wax Testing Solutions for Crude Oil: Overcoming Wax Deposition Challenges
When crude oil flows through pipelines, wax molecules begin to crystallize and deposit on the pipe walls as the temperature drops. Over time, this causes pressure drops, reduced flow, and in severe cases, complete blockage. It also messes up pumps, increases operational costs, and requires emergency intervention. Without accurate lab testing, it’s nearly impossible to predict how bad the wax build-up can get or how effective your chemical inhibitors are.
🛠️ Our Solution – Product Range:
ORBIT RESEARCH offers a complete range of wax testing instruments from PSL Systemtechnik, engineered to simulate, measure, and analyze wax deposition under controlled lab conditions.
🔹Cold Finger Series – Simulating Wax Deposition in Lab Conditions
PSL’s Cold Finger systems simulate wax deposition by cooling a metal surface inside heated crude oil. Wax crystallizes on the surface and is measured to assess deposition tendencies and inhibitor performance.
CF6 / CF15: Lab units with 6 to 15 measuring places for parallel testing.
mCF2: Portable version for on-site analysis.
cCF6: Adds rotational shear to mimic real pipeline conditions.
🔹Optical WAT Detector (OWD) – Accurate Wax Appearance Temperature
This compact instrument helps identify the exact temperature at which wax crystals start forming in crude oil — known as the Wax Appearance Temperature (WAT). It’s quick, accurate, and ideal for both lab and field testing with minimal sample volume.
🔹 Wax Flow Loop – Real-Time Wax Deposition & Flow Behaviour
A compact, fully automated device that analyzes wax and deposit formation in pipelines using small sample volumes—perfect for lab-scale flow assurance studies.
🔍 Applications:
🔹 Wax inhibitor screening and optimization
🔹 Flow assurance studies in oil pipelines
🔹 Crude oil characterization and comparison
🔹 Pipeline design and risk prediction
🔹 R&D on waxy crude behavior in lab and field
🌟 Why Choose PSL?
Precision matters: Every wax test system is built with calibrated components, high-sensitivity sensors, and tight thermal control.
Flexibility: From 2 to 15 measuring places. From lab bench to field site.
Automation & Software: Smooth data logging, visualization, and test customization via PSL’s software suite.
Real-world simulation: Systems like cCF6 and WFL simulate actual pipeline shear, pressure, and temperature conditions.
Trusted worldwide: PSL’s wax testing tools are used by majors and independents alike in over 90 countries.
📞 Need Help Choosing the Right Instrument?
Our technical team can help you select the ideal device based on your specific testing requirements and industry standards.
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