calcium carbonate scale | SPE
ABSTRACT Scaling, which is the formation of insoluble inorganic solids, is a major problem in water treatment plants and in the oil industry. Millions of dollars are spent each year to prevent the occurrence of scale. Calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) and barium sulfate (BaSO 4) are common types of scale encountered in these sectors. Scale predictions are typically based on thermodynamics and tend not .
