OCTL produces a series of technical briefs which give information on specific test procedures and protocols used to define fluid behaviour. In addition the company has presented papers at a number of industry conferences aimed at both drilling and production operations.

Asphaltene
Technical brief: Asphaltene Studies on Live Crude Samples

Chemical Benchmarking
Discussion Document: Benchmarked Chemical Testing - A Cost-Effective Route to Production Chemistry Monitoring

Corrosion
Technical brief: Corrosion Studies on Live Fluids

Drilling Chemistry
Scope of Consultancy Services: Drilling Chemistry

Fluids Analysis
Reservoir Fluids Analysis, Interpretation and Data Consolidation

Lab Prediction Wax Hydrate Asphaltenes
Conference Presentation: The Critical Factors in the Laboratory Assessment of Fluid Properties to Predict Wax, Hydrate and Asphaltene Precipitation

Lubricity
Technical brief: The Evaluation of Drilling Mud Lubricity and Lubricant Properties

Waxes
Technical brief: Wax Studies on Crude Oil Samples

Waxy Crude Behaviour
Conference presentation: The Prediction and Understanding of Waxy Crude Behaviour in Sub-sea Flow Lines

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