Table 4
Effect of various quantities of B inhibitor on the amount of asphaltene extracted from the crude oil.
| Amount of B inhibitor (ppm) | Amount of asphaltene precipitated | Asphaltene reduction (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.042 | – |
| 500 | 0.4224 | −0.57 |
| 1000 | 0.044 | −4.76 |
| 1500 | 0.0409 | 2.6 |
| 2000 | 0.038 | 9.5 |
| 3000 | 0.31 | 26.19 |
| 10 000 | 0.0286 | 31.9 |