The effect of paraffin content on the disperse structure of hydrocarbon fluids at reduced temperatures
It is established that in the model oil below the wax appearance temperature, at low paraffin concentrations there are freedisperse systems of paraffin crystals aggregates, containing more than 90% of trapped oil. When the threshold concentration (3-4% by weight) is reached, a dense packing of aggregates in the volume occurs, and interconnected gelled structures are formed, leading to a multiple increase in the viscosity of the fluid.