Recovery and separation of crude oil and water from emulsions

Raney, Olina G.; Hera, John, Jr.; Nguyen, Duy T.; Poindexter, Michael K.; Hirasaki, George J.; Miller, Clarence A.

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Raney, Olina G.; Hera, John, Jr.; Nguyen, Duy T.; Poindexter, Michael K.; Hirasaki, George J.; Miller, Clarence A.

Date

2014-12-16

Abstract

A composition and method demulsify a produced emulsion from anionic surfactants and polymer (SP) and alkali, surfactants, and polymer (ASP). The produced emulsion is demulsified into oil and water. In one embodiment, the composition includes a surfactant. The surfactant comprises a cationic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, or any combinations thereof.

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Raney, Olina G., Hera, John, Jr., Nguyen, Duy T., Poindexter, Michael K., Hirasaki, George J. and Miller, Clarence A., "Recovery and separation of crude oil and water from emulsions." Patent US8911615B2. issued 2014-12-16. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/1911/80173.

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Utility patent