Determination of Wax Content in Crude Oil

Although it was initially considered as waste by the oil refinery industry, wax began to be widely used in manufacturing after its properties such as flexibility, friction index, hardness coefficient and melting point were determined. Thus, types such as petrolate, loose, raw paraffin, recrystallized paraffin and mixture can be preferred.

In particular, it is necessary to predict and prevent wax clogging and to carry out it without disrupting the quality and work process. In general, petroleum waxes are of two types: paraffin and macrocrystalline waxes. The effects of the environment, weather conditions and low ambient temperatures on candles are also issues that need to be taken into consideration.

However, since the wax in the oil is an important factor affecting the physical properties, it must be checked at regular intervals.