Explore topic-wise MCQs in Petroleum Production Operations.

This section includes 5 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Petroleum Production Operations knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding the paraffin and wax depositions?

A. Temperature reduction is the cause of wax deposition
B. High gas-oil ration magnifies the paraffin deposition problems
C. Paraffin deposition is not affected by changes in the water-oil ratio
D. Fluids flow through porous media can develop an electrical charge through the steaming potential phenomenon
Answer» D. Fluids flow through porous media can develop an electrical charge through the steaming potential phenomenon
2.

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding the Wax and Asphaletens?

A. Waxes are soluble in oil
B. Waxy emulsions are more likely at lower temp
C. Wettability is the degree of the solid to be wetted by oil or water when both are present
D. Asphaltenes exist as colloidal suspension (1nm – 1000nm) and are not stabilized by resins
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding the waxes and asphaltenes regarding their different types of phenomenon in deposition?

A. High cloud point crudes form stable emulsions
B. Waxes are high MW alkanes present in crude that crystallize when cooled below the cloud point
C. Waxes are water wet
D. Asphaltene deposition is an electrical phenomenon
Answer» D. Asphaltene deposition is an electrical phenomenon
4.

Asphaltene deposition is an electrical phenomenon.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

The increase in temperature is probably the most common cause of wax deposition.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.