The emulsification of heavy crude oil is the most economical way to transport it through offshore pipelines. In this research article, distinct oil-in-water (o/w) emulsions were developed from an Indian heavy crude oil using…
Asphaltenes and resins make a major contribution for the formation of stable water-in-oil emulsions during crude production, which could affect process operations and increase costs. The purpose of this investigation is to study the influence of…
This paper aimed to review the research on emulsion formation, stability, chemical demulsification, and hydrophilic–lipophilic balance in chemical studies and other aspects related to emulsion thermodynamics. The global increase in energy demand…
Asphaltenes and resins make a major contribution for the formation of stable water-in-oil emulsions during crude production, which could affect process operations and increase costs. The purpose of this investigation is to study the influence of…
This paper aimed to review the research on emulsion formation, stability, chemical demulsification, and hydrophilic–lipophilic balance in chemical studies and other aspects related to emulsion thermodynamics. The global increase in energy demand…
The surfactant assisted nanoparticle stabilized emulsions exhibit the wide potential application and attract more and more attention. In the present study, the flake-like hydrophilic AlOOH nanoparticles were employed to stabilize Pickering emulsions…
The interaction between asphaltenes and hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) at the oil-water interface is the key factor leading to the stability of polymer-containing wastewater/oil sludge in the oilfield. In this study, the asphaltenes extracted from…
The emulsification of heavy crude oil is the most economical way to transport it through offshore pipelines. In this research article, distinct oil-in-water (o/w) emulsions were developed from an Indian heavy crude oil using…
Profile control is utilized to redirect the injection water to low permeability region where a large amount of crude oil lies. Performed gel particles are the commonly used agent for redistributing water by blocking the pores in high permeability…
Emulsification is one of the proposed mechanisms for enhancing crude oil recovery in chemical flooding. The replacement of chemical surfactants in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) applications with biosurfactants is an attractive alternative
Emulsification is one of the key mechanisms for the enhancement of crude oil recovery. Although it is desirable to create stable emulsions during the recovery process, the formed emulsions must be easy to break in order to recover the emulsified…
The interaction between asphaltenes and hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) at the oil-water interface is the key factor leading to the stability of polymer-containing wastewater/oil sludge in the oilfield. In this study, the asphaltenes extracted from…
Profile control is utilized to redirect the injection water to low permeability region where a large amount of crude oil lies. Performed gel particles are the commonly used agent for redistributing water by blocking the pores in high permeability…
Asphaltenes and organic acids are commonly-seen crude oil components possessing interfacial affinity. In this work, the co-adsorption behavior of asphaltenes and carboxylic acids and its effects on the emulsion stability are explored. Above all, the…
Asphaltenes and resins make a major contribution for the formation of stable water-in-oil emulsions during crude production, which could affect process operations and increase costs. The purpose of this investigation is to study the influence of…
In petroleum industry, crude oil emulsions are commonly formed in oilfields. The asphaltenes and fine particles in crude oil may affect the stability of the emulsions by adsorbing at the water/oil interface. In this research, the effect of silica…
Recent studies have shown that although low salinity waterflooding leads to promising EOR impacts, it is to blame for the formation of unwanted water-in-oil emulsions. Thus, this study aims to explore the effect of water chemistry, namely ionic…
This paper aimed to review the research on emulsion formation, stability, chemical demulsification, and hydrophilic–lipophilic balance in chemical studies and other aspects related to emulsion thermodynamics. The global increase in energy demand…