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@article{192604,
        author = {Emmanuel Simon Martin Sabit},
        title = {Experimental Investigation of Asphaltene Deposition and Mitigation in Pipeline Flow Conditions},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {1819-1822},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192604},
        abstract = {Asphaltene deposition remains one of the most critical flow assurance challenges in crude oil transportation systems. Conventional chemical inhibitors are effective but often expensive and environmentally persistent. This study experimentally investigates the performance of bio-based asphaltene inhibitors derived from renewable feedstocks under simulated pipeline flow conditions. Natural surfactant extracts obtained from neem oil and castor oil were evaluated and compared with a commercial polyamine-based inhibitor. A laboratory-scale flow loop was used to simulate crude oil transport at controlled temperature and flow regimes. Deposition rates were quantified through pressure drop analysis and gravimetric measurements. Results indicate that the bio-based inhibitors reduced asphaltene deposition by up to 52%, approaching the performance of the commercial inhibitor (65%). The findings demonstrate the potential of sustainable, environmentally friendly alternatives for mitigating asphaltene-related flow assurance problems.},
        keywords = {Asphaltene deposition; Bio-based inhibitor; Flow assurance; Crude oil pipeline; Renewable surfactants; Sustainable oilfield chemistry.},
        month = {February},
        }