Abstract
Coalescence of water in crude oil emulsions during the initial stages of demulsification can be followed by monitoring changes in the light scattering. Equipment for this purpose is described. One can either measure the transmitted light with a cuvette or the back-scattered light using a fibre optic reflection probe. Interactions between absorption and scattering in crude oil emulsions are discussed. By cross-linking an ethylene-ooxide-propylene-oxide block copolymer, the ability to cause coalescence at low concentrations can be improved. This correlates with the results of water separation tests.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
