Paint & Coatings Industry ›› 2025, Vol. 55 ›› Issue (9): 83-88. doi: 10.12020/j.issn.0253-4312.2025-123

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Research Progress of the Anti-waxing Coating Technology for Oil Pipelines

LÜ Zhi,WANG Junlei,YE Fan,WANG Fangjie   

  1. 中石化江汉石油工程设计有限公司,武汉430223
  • Online:2025-09-01 Published:2025-09-01

输油管道防蜡涂层技术研究进展

吕 智,王俊磊*,叶 泛,王房杰   

  1. Sinopec Petroleum Engineering Jianghan Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430223,China
  • 作者简介:吕智(1978—),男,本科,副总工程师,主要从事油气田地面工程项目管理和设计研究。 

Abstract: [Objective/Significance]Anti-waxing coating,as a key technology for inhibiting wax deposition,have garnered significant attention in both mechanistic research and engineering applications.[Analysis/Discussion/Progress] This paper briefly introduced classical and emerging wax deposition mechanisms,reviewed advancements in anti-waxing coating technologies,and systematically analyzed their technical characteristics. Low-surface-energy coating inhibited wax adhesion by reducing interfacial energy, but their mechanical durability was insufficient. Superhydrophilic coating formed a physical barrier through a dynamic water film,but their performancewas susceptible to fluctuations in crude oil water content. Bionic superamphiphobic coating integratedmicro-nano hierarchical structures with low surface energy properties,combining both anti-deposition capabilities and multifunctional advantages. However,current technologies still faced bottlenecks such as weak long-term protective stability,poor adaptability to complex operating conditions,and high preparation costs.[Conclusion/Prospect]Future research should focus on developing smart coating materials with self-healing properties,optimizing surface microstructure design and environmental response mechanisms,while exploring low-cost manufacturing processes. Technological breakthroughs in these areas will promote the engineering application of anti-wax coating in oil and gas transportation,providing innovative solutions for pipeline flow assurance.

Key words: wax deposition mechanisms, oil pipelines, anti-waxing, bionic superamphiphobic coating

摘要: 【目的 /意义】防蜡涂层是抑制蜡沉积的关键技术之一,其机理研究与工程应用备受关注。【分析 /评论/进展】简单介绍了经典和新兴蜡沉积机制,综述了防蜡涂层技术进展,系统分析了防蜡涂层的技术特征。低表面能涂层通过降低界面能抑制蜡黏附,但机械耐久性不足;超亲水涂层借助动态水膜形成物理屏障,其性能易受原油含水率波动影响;仿生超双疏涂层融合微纳分级结构与低表面能特性,兼具抗沉积与多功能优势。然而,现有技术仍存在长效防护稳定性弱、复杂工况适应性差及制备成本高等瓶颈。【结论 /展望】未来研究应聚焦于开发具有自修复特性的智能涂层材料,优化表面微结构设计与环境响应机制,同时探索低成本制造工艺。技术突破将推动防蜡涂层在油气输送领域的工程化应用,为管道流动安全保障提供创新解决方案。

关键词: 结蜡机理, 输油管道, 防蜡, 仿生超双疏涂层

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