Adsorption of Polymeric Additives Based on Vinyl Acetate Copolymers as Wax Dispersant and Its Relevance to Polymer Crystallization Mechanisms

Table 1

The physicochemical properties of Norpetco crude oil.

Test	Method	Result
API gravity at 60 F	ASTM D-1298	41.1
Specific gravity at 60/60 F	ASTM D-1298	0.820
Wax content (wt%)	UOP 46/64	8.4
Asphaltene content (wt%)	IP 143/84	3
Water content (vol%)	IP 74/70	0.23
Kinematic viscosity (cSt) at
50°C	ASTM D-445	7
60°C		4.3
Pour point °C	QPC procedure	30