Lab-scale manufaturing of demulsifier systems suitable for Vietnamese oil and evaluation of their physicochemical properties
Abstract
The paper presents the results of the research on formulation of demulsifiers at laboratory scale and overall assessment of the physical and chemical properties of the demulsifiers to consider their ability to meet the technical requirements of oil companies. The results showed that the formulated demulsifier has good demulsifying efficiency (equivalent to commercial chemical products and the quality of separated water is higher), thermal stability and is suitable for crude oils currently produced in Vietnam. The results from physical and chemical properties testing and analysis such as density, pour point, pH, and solubility also meet the requirements of oil and gas companies in Vietnam.
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