Study of Water-in-Oil Emulsification

摘要

The basic mechanism by which asphaltenes, and waxes stabilize water-in-oil emulsions are examined. Experiments were conducted on the emulsification behavior of model oils which consisted of an alkane component, an aromatic component, and the emulsifying agents. Results from this study clearly demonstrate the importance that the physical state of an emulsifying agent has upon its ability to stabilize emulsions.