Method for the conditioning of gas containing entrained asphaltenes for pipeline transportation

摘要

A method for conditioning a gas containing entrained asphaltene- containing hydrocarbons for pipeline transportation, having the steps of providing a stream of gas containing entrained asphaltene- containing hydrocarbons; and applying a surface active compound to the stream of gas, the surface active compound being a mixture of demulsifying agent, antifoaming agent, dispersant, aromatic solvent and alcohol solvent, whereby formation of emulsion from asphaltene containing hydrocarbons is prevented. The surface active compound has the following composition by volume: 5-15% demulsifying agent; 1-3% antifoaming agent; 10-40% dispersant; 10-60% aromatic solvent; and 20-60% alcohol solvent.