Abstract: A device utilizing a catalytic alloy, preferably the Walker Alloy, to reduced scale and paraffin buildup in surface hydrocarbon piping is disclosed. The device is presented in a basket filter configuration for ready servicing. A series of alternate embodiments for the fundamental filter device is discussed.

Abstract: A device utilizing a catalytic alloy, preferably the Walker Alloy, in a basket filter configuration and the concept of a filter basket and insert to increase turbulence in a fluid to increase the contact efficiency between the fluid and alloy. The method of running produced fluids over the alloy to reduce or eliminate paraffin buildup and corrosion in hydrocarbon piping and the method of running process water in re-circulation systems to reduce scale and corrosion. The method of using the alloy in salt-water injection wells and similar injection wells to reduce buildup is discussed. A series of alternate embodiments for the fundamental filter device is discussed.