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Scale Control in the Oilfield

Baker Hughes engineers look at much more than an individual system in developing a scale control solution. In addition to addressing the immediate demands of increasing production and reducing downtime, we review application, cost, and the effectiveness of our scale control program on a continuous basis. Baker Hughes delivers an interactive approach to mineral scale control involving a detailed understanding of the scale risks utilizing our in-depth experience and expertise.

Baker Hughes Scale Management Solutions deliver:

• Expert analysis of the entire water system
• Industry standard computer modeling to predict potential issues
• Consideration of all treatment options
• Service follow-up and maintenance program recommendations
• Local, regional and international service and technical support

Our complete product line includes inhibitors for any scale challenge:

• Methanol soluble scale inhibitors
• Combination corrosion/scale inhibitors
• Non-aqueous formation squeeze scale inhibitors
• Lead and zinc sulfide inhibitors
• Halite inhibitors
• Calcium fluoride inhibitors
• Solid scale inhibitors
• Barium sulfate inhibitors
• Tagged scale inhibitors
• Non-acid based carbonate scale dissolvers
• Barium sulfate removers
• Iron sulfide dispersants

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