Applications of Ionic Liquids in the Oil Industry: Towards A Sustainable Industry

Author(s): Rafael Martínez Palou and Natalya V. Likhanova

DOI: 10.2174/9789815079579123010006

Application of ILs in the Breaking of Emulsions Found in the Oil Industry

Pp: 58-74 (17)

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

Abstract

Emulsions are commonly found in oil and cause major operational problems, so emulsion breakage is a major issue in this industry. Among the alternatives for breaking emulsions is the use of de-emulsifying products and among them, some ILs with amphiphilic properties have gained an important place by demonstrating a very good efficiency as emulsion breakers in combination with other methods such as heating. 

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