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Chemical demulsification of tanker crude emulsions. Memorandum report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7087182

The chemical demulsification of tanker crude emulsions was studied as a function of oil type (light vs. heavy crude), demulsifier concentrations, and temperature. Aerosol OT shows promise as a chemical demulsifier of tanker crude emulsions provided that ambient temperatures are not too cold and that an appropriate concentration range is used for specific oil. The evaporation rates and viscosities of the six crudes studied are also reported in the text.

Research Organization:
Naval Research Lab., Washington, DC (USA)
OSTI ID:
7087182
Report Number(s):
AD-A-083389
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English