Methods for providing prophylactic surface treatment for fluid processing systems and components thereof

A method for decreasing or preventing fouling on an interior surface of a pipe or tube of a fluid processing or transport system, comprising:

• applying at least one metal compound composition to the interior surface with a pig train, wherein the at least one metal compound composition comprises
• at least one silicon carboxylate,
• at least one sodium carboxylate,
• at least one calcium carboxylate,
• at least one chromium carboxylate, and
• at least one carboxylic acid;
• and
• exposing the surface with the applied at least one metal compound composition to an environment that will convert at least some of the at least one silicon carboxylate, at least some of the at least one sodium carboxylate, at least some of the at least one calcium carboxylate, and at least some of the at least one chromium carboxylate to at least one metal oxide;
• wherein the at least one metal oxide is resistant to fouling.

A method for decreasing or preventing fouling on an interior surface of a pipe or tube of a fluid processing or transport system, comprising:

• applying at least one metal compound composition to the surface with a pig train, wherein the at least one metal compound composition comprises
• zirconium 2-ethylhexanoate,
• chromium 2-ethylhexanoate,
• silicon 2-ethylhexanoate, and
• 2-ethylhexanoic acid;
• and
• exposing the surface with the applied at least one metal compound composition to an environment that will convert at least some of the zirconium 2-ethylhexanoate, at least some of the chromium 2-ethylhexanoate, and at least some of the silicon 2-ethylhexanoate to at least one metal oxide;
• wherein the at least one metal oxide is resistant to fouling.