Abstract Precipitation and deposition of paraffin wax in pipelines and tubing are critical complications in the development of crude oil in oil and gas industry. Most new information on paraffin wax is dispersed in literature or exists in crania of experts like tacit knowledge. This review paper aims at disseminate the information; bridge some knowledge-gaps by giving a comprehensive review of chemistry of paraffin wax precipitation and deposition; causes and mechanisms as well as detection. It also discusses general effects of paraffin wax deposition and management, including types of remediation measures. Additionally, it sums up a conclusion and proffer valuable recommendations.

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石油和天然气行业石蜡沉淀/沉积和缓解措施：综述

摘要 管道和油管中石蜡的沉淀和沉积是石油和天然气工业原油开发的关键并发症。大多数关于石蜡的新信息都散布在文献中，或者像隐性知识一样存在于专家的头脑中。本综述旨在传播信息；通过对石蜡沉淀和沉积的化学进行全面回顾，弥合一些知识差距；原因和机制以及检测。它还讨论了石蜡沉积和管理的一般影响，包括修复措施的类型。此外，它总结了一个结论并提供了有价值的建议。