| Journal: | Journal of applied research and technology |
| Database: | PERIÓDICA |
| System number: | 000424097 |
| ISSN: | 1665-6423 |
| Authors: | Efeovbokhan, Vincent Enontiemonria1 Udonne, Joseph Denis2 Ayoola, Ayodedji Adedeji1 Shogbamu, Oluwadara Temitayo1 Babalola, Rasheed3 |
| Institutions: | 1Covenant University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Ota, Ogun. Nigeria 2Lagos State University, Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer, Lagos. Nigeria 3Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden. Nigeria |
| Year: | 2017 |
| Season: | Abr |
| Volumen: | 15 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Country: | México |
| Language: | Inglés |
| Document type: | Artículo |
| Approach: | Aplicado, descriptivo |
| English abstract | The research and development of de-emulsifiers for separating water from crude oil emulsions usually result in varying degrees of success, depending on the location and the type of crude being treated. This makes de-emulsifiers crude oil specific and thus gives rise to the continuous search for more and effective de-emulsifiers that can meet the specific needs of each locality. In this study, base-catalyzed phenol formaldehyde resins were formulated at varying formaldehyde to phenol ratios (1.2:1-1.8:1); the assessment was carried out by the bottle test method at varied de-emulsifier concentrations (vol/vol) in xylene acting as solvent diluent. The bottle test was carried out at an optimum temperature of 70 °C, dosage of 50 ppm and residence times of 10 and 20 min. A factorial design was done to determine the best combination of the de-emulsification conditions for the resolution of the Nigerian crude oil emulsion. The results were analyzed and optimized using Minitab 16 utilizing a Pareto chart, normal effects, main effects and interaction plots. From the analysis carried out, it was found that the most effective formulated de-emulsifier was obtained at formaldehyde to phenol (F:P) mole ratio of 1.8:1, 80% de-emulsifier concentration in xylene and residence time of 20 min. This de-emulsifier obtained a water separation efficiency of 79% compared to the commercial de-emulsifier which gave 71% efficiency. Thus the solution of P:F de-emulsifiers in xylene enhances the de-emulsification of the Nigerian crude oil emulsions |
| Disciplines: | Ingeniería |
| Keyword: | Ingeniería petrolera, Ingeniería química, Resinas, Diluyentes, Emulsiones, Demulsificación, Xileno, Petróleo crudo |
| Keyword: | Petroleum engineering, Chemical engineering, Resins, Diluents, Emulsions, De-emulsification, Xylene, Crude oil |
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