Crude Oil Waxes, Emulsions, and Asphaltenes

This volume explains the physical chemical problems associated with waxes and emulsions and the new technologies for treatment of these problems. Oilfield waxes and emulsions are petroleum by-products that increase the costs of production and pipelines, and decrease throughput.

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Becker explains the physical chemical problems associated with waxes and emulsions and the new technologies for treatment of these problems. Contents: Petroleum companies and emulsions Forces involved in macroscopic physical behavior of emulsions Oil and water emulsion breakers Petroleum companies and waxes Chemical surfaces Wax crystal order and temperature Wax: physical properties and quantum effects Ashaltenes and crude oil Ashaltenes: bulk behavior and testing methods Physical properties of treating chemicals Appendices.