Waxy crudes are treated with chemical additives mainly to_________________________?
Correct answer: A. Depress its pour point
- A. Depress its pour point
- B. Dissolve wax
- C. Precipitate wax
- D. Remove wax
Explanation
Chemical additives act as pour-point depressants by hindering the growth and network formation of wax crystals, so the crude remains mobile at lower temperatures. They do not primarily remove or dissolve the wax.
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