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Effect of surfactants on dielectric strength of crude oil

Journal Article · · Chemistry and Technology of Fuels and Oils
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00727662· OSTI ID:229956

In all the methods used for crude oil demulsification, including electrodemulsification, surfactants are used to aid the demulsification. Therefore, the present work has been aimed at studying the character and degree of influence of surfactants on the dielectric strength of crude oil. Our experiments were performed with a standard discharger at an AC frequency of 50 Hz. The high-voltage source was a universal breakdown unit of the UPU-1 type.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
229956
Journal Information:
Chemistry and Technology of Fuels and Oils, Journal Name: Chemistry and Technology of Fuels and Oils Journal Issue: 1-2 Vol. 31; ISSN CTFOAK; ISSN 0009-3092
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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