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Pipeline monitoring device at major event

The Flowrox Deposition Watch monitors and controls the build-up of paraffin wax and asphaltene depositions before they reach critical levels that can result in pipeline damage. 

“Opportunity abounds for Flowrox in an industry that seeks to mine large reserves of heavy oil worldwide and must keep up with the production demands on a global scale,” said company president Todd Loudin,

The Flowrox Deposition Watch uses an algorithm that creates a 3D image of the process fluid in the piping and generates trend data, as well as showing free volume inside the pipe and the growth rate of deposits over time. The aim is to prevent an unexpected shutdown that can result in loss of revenue.