W. I. Eke

Influence of Heavy Organics Composition on Wax Properties and Flow Behavior of Waxy Crude Oils

W. I. Eke, O. Achugasim, S. E. Ofordile, J. A. Ajienka & O. Akaranta · Chemical Science International Journal · 2019

Paraffinic crude oils are desirable because of their high content of saturated hydrocarbons but may present handling challenges due to crystallization of high molecular weight paraffin at low temperatures. The prediction of wax properties and behavior of waxy crude oil is importa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2019/v27i230109

Evaluation of Red Onion Skin Extract as Inhibitor for Gum Formation in Gas Condensates

T. Bamidele, A. Iwundu, W. I. Eke, O. Joel & O. Akaranta · Chemical Science International Journal · 2019

In the upstream sector, gum in condensate causes significant erosion in value worth millions of dollars per annum and increases operational cost due to high injection concentration of conventional antioxidants. Phenolic compounds are commonly used at low concentrations in the dow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2019/v27i330114