The use of new effective compositions for decomposing a stable water-oil emulsion

Abstract

A sample of crude oil from Umbaki oil field, characterized by the property of forming an aggregative and kinetically stable water-oil emulsion has been studied in the work. To conduct the research, Dissolvan-4411, Difrol-9426, Sarol-412, Dissolvan-13280 and ND-12 demulsifiers were examined at concentrations of 200, 400 and 600 g/t and the optimal consumption rate was determined. Laboratory experiments were carried out at temperatures of 20, 40 and 60°C. 10 compositions were prepared with a 1:1 ratio of each reagent, based on the optimal consumption rate of 600 g/t. The compositions are reagents with the same purpose, prepared on the basis of demulsifiers. New compositions of W-series were prepared on the basis of the most preferred compositions of A-series. The efficiency of demulsification was investigated, and, experiments were carried out to measure the quantities of asphaltene, resin and paraffin sediments, as well as the remaining amounts of salts and mechanical mixtures after demulsification of oil. The results of the conducted experimental studies revealed that the effect of compositions is superior to the effect of individual reagents. This is explained by the synergism effect between the reagents. As a result, the impact of compositions on the rheology of stable water-oil emulsions becomes stronger. The amount of chloride salts, mechanical mixtures and asphaltene-resin-paraffin compounds in the oil also decreases sharply. Finally, the dependence of the thickness of the best-performing W series compositions on viscosity, which is an important rheological parameter of oil, is shown in a diagram. The W-2 composition is recommended for wide application in mining conditions as a multifunctional reagent in the oil industry.