PROCESS FOR REDUCING THE RESTART PRESSURE OF STREAMS

摘要

A process is described for reducing the restart pressure of streams selected from waxy crude oils, water-in-crude emulsions and dispersions of hydrocarbon hydrates, at least partially structured, characterized in that a mechanic disturbance is applied, in flow-stop conditions, on said streams, having: - temperatures lower than the WAT (Wax Appearance Temperature) for the waxy crude oils and water-in-crude emulsions; - temperatures lower than the forming temperatures of said hydrates and pressures higher than the forming pressure of said hydrates, for the dispersions of hydrocarbon hydrates.