Comparisons of Procedures Recirculating with FloWell Conventional FloWell treatments have been performed on pumped wells, where it was possible to ensure closed-loop “Tubing-Annulus” circulation procedure. FloWell Treated Oil (FWTO) returns wax precipitation back into the liquid phase and after treatment FWTO left in the annulus slowly feeds into pump suction. Residual FWTO in produced crude has been known to inhibit wax buildup for up to 3 months. An added benefit is an improvement in pump efficiency which allows for higher flow rates at lower RPM. Workovers are considerably reduced. Pump rod breakages are considerably reduced if not eliminated. Indicators for repeating the application are increases in pump motor torque and amperage current which were significantly reduced with FWTO with the previous application. Bullheading on Free Flowing Wells The challenge of a flowing well is that is impossible to apply closed-loop Tubing-Annulus circulation. Another challenge is adiabatic gas expansion with PVT shift to lower pressure and temperature. To address that issue, below is the procedure applied. The method is to use a conventional “inhibitor squeeze treatment” application procedure using FWTO to inhibit wax precipitation. Native crude oil is used as the carrier fluid and FloWell is mixed in to the ratio recommended producing FWTO. FloWell does not activate its properties until it is thoroughly mixed into the crude. Using the same “squeeze treatment” technique the FWTO is pumped into the tubing and into the formation. FWTO is then over-displaced by following with a percentage of native crude oil forcing the FWTO deep into the formation where it mixes with other crude in the formation. FloWell by secondary effect has been reported to provide a characteristic called “Wax Passivation” and inhibits the build-up of wax precipitation (flocculation) to all surfaces it treats so that even when it reaches the critical minimum concentration, resistance to flocculation continues for extended periods creating higher flow rates of crude. Other significant reports from clients is that after treatment with FWTO, produced water and gas volumes have reduced appreciably and although scientific proof is yet to be established the viscosity reduction seems to assist the migration of water and gas before reaching the perforations. FWTO Bullheaded into Well Over Displacement into formation FWTO mixes and leaches back Phone – 415-937-7872 Skype: quicksilverusa Email: [email protected] Website: www.quicksilverusa.org 22019 Highway 99, Suite B, Edmond, WA. 98026

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Comparisons of Procedures

Recirculating with FloWell Conventional FloWell treatments have been performed on pumped wells, where it was

possible to ensure closed-loop “Tubing-Annulus” circulation procedure. FloWell Treated Oil (FWTO) returns wax precipitation back into the liquid phase and after

treatment FWTO left in the annulus slowly feeds into pump suction. Residual FWTO in

produced crude has been known to inhibit wax buildup for up to 3 months. An added benefit is an improvement in pump efficiency which allows for higher flow rates at

lower RPM. Workovers are considerably reduced. Pump rod breakages are considerably

reduced if not eliminated. Indicators for repeating the application are increases in pump motor torque and amperage

current which were significantly reduced with FWTO with the previous application. Bullheading on Free Flowing Wells The challenge of a flowing well is that is impossible to apply closed-loop Tubing-Annulus circulation. Another challenge is

adiabatic gas expansion with PVT shift to lower pressure and temperature. To address that issue, below is the procedure applied. The method is to use a conventional “inhibitor squeeze treatment”

application procedure using FWTO to inhibit wax precipitation. Native crude oil is used as the carrier fluid and FloWell is mixed in to the

ratio recommended producing FWTO. FloWell does not activate its

properties until it is thoroughly mixed into the crude. Using the same “squeeze treatment” technique the FWTO is pumped into

the tubing and into the formation. FWTO is then over-displaced by following with a percentage of native

crude oil forcing the FWTO deep into the formation where it mixes with

other crude in the formation. FloWell by secondary effect has been reported to provide a characteristic

called “Wax Passivation” and inhibits the build-up of wax precipitation

(flocculation) to all surfaces it treats so that even when it reaches the

critical minimum concentration, resistance to flocculation continues for

extended periods creating higher flow rates of crude. Other significant reports from clients is that after treatment with FWTO,

produced water and gas volumes have reduced appreciably and although

scientific proof is yet to be established the viscosity reduction seems to