Antifoulant formulation comprising an alkylbenzene sulfonate salt and polyisosuccininic anhydride combination and applications thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an antifoulant formulation comprising: (a) at least one ammonium salt of linear alkyl benzene sulphonic acid; (b) at least one aromatic hydrocarbon; (c) at least one diluent; (d) polyisobutylene succinic anhydride; and (e) at least one alkyl amine. It also relates to the process of preparation of the said antifoulant formulation. The instant disclosure further relates to the method of inhibiting fouling tendency in the heat exchangers of crude oil, crude blends, short residue, involving the said antifoulant formulation.

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