Enhanced Water-Oil Separation
nhanced Water-Oil Separation
Scenario: In an offshore oil production platform, the production stream includes
a significant amount of water, which forms an emulsion with the crude oil due
to high surface tension.
Application: By lowering surface tension using appropriate surfactants,
contact angle and surface energy measurements can guide the selection
of the most effective chemicals. This optimization improves emulsion
destabilization, allowing for more efficient water-oil separation and reduced
energy consumption during processing.
