Elucidating the Nanoparticle–Asphaltene–Resin Interactions and Their Effect on Heavy Crude Oil Viscosity Changes

EA Taborda, I Moncayo-Riascos, M Riazi… - Energy & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Recently, nanotechnology has shown potential in reducing the viscosity of heavy crude oil.
However, there are some conditions under which the application of technology is …

Demulsification of water in oil emulsion via non–ionic surfactants: Statistical modeling and optimization

KS Abdul-Baqi, NR Lakkimsetty, VM Joy - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023 - Elsevier
The crude oil present in its natural background cannot be used right away-the emulsions
and dissolved substances present in the oil can result in undesirable chemical reactions …

[PDF][PDF] Asphaltene Solvation and Stability Analyses of Heavy Crude Oil Emulsions

EJ Ekott - academia.edu
Stability analyses of heavy crude oil emulsions have been studied and the relationship
between asphaltene solvation and emulsion stability was evaluated. Asphaltene was …