How is possible to make a stable emulsion(that don't separate as usual by gravity force) of water in oil with a wide range of API gravity?
which component except (Aniline or gasoline) we can use to get close to spec of crude oils in upstream operations?
Does this process(make w/o emulsion) have special mixer(like static mixer)?
Some crudes are actually heavier than water. This makes sepatation challenging.
Mix well, settle, and decant. Both fractions are emulsions. You may also add detergents or other surface active agents to help with final compositions.
You can form an emulsion with a tensoactive agent like a detergent, but, what's the reason to emulsify a crude oil water mixture? That's really uncomon, normally we look forward to desemulsify. The only reason I can see is to form an crude oil emulsion is to reduce corrosion meanwhile the crude oil water mixture is flowing by duct, considering that the free water+H2S+CO2 is more corrosive tan emulsion way. Attached you will find a paper than can be useful.
if you are not interested in using surfactants, I recommend to use Ultraturax or ultrasonic as your mixer devices for a defined period of time
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