Emulstron® emulsion breakers provide a wide range of proven formulations for tough oilfield emulsion problems – from meeting crude oil sale specifications, to cleaning up produced water and enhancing the separation process.
Formulated from proven components and applied based on expert CTI analysis, Emulstron® emulsion breakers are a powerful solution that targets individual emulsions.
Because no two emulsions are alike, emulsion breaking can be very complex task. Even emulsions from a single source can vary over time. The result is that emulsion breakers (or demulsifiers) must be selected and even formulated on a case-by-case basis—usually in the field.
While previous experience is certainly a critical success factor, and emulsion breakers that have worked in one location might be effective in another, ultimately each emulsion is unique and must be broken empirically.
Formation of Oilfield Emulsions
Oilfield emulsions are stable mixtures of immiscible components formed when produced water mixed intimately with produced crude is stabilized by naturally occurring emulsifiers and other produced sediments..
The mixing takes place as a two-phase produced fluid passes through a choke or valve, or any other component that commingles the two liquid phases, (usually with high shear).
Naturally occurring emulsifiers prevent droplets of the dispersed phase (usually water in an oilfield emulsion) from coalescing into a continuous phase. Some emulsions will break on standing, while others are quite stable and will remain as an emulsion indefinitely.
Chemicals and Application are Key
The application of leading-edge technology and field expertise are key to any successful demulsification program. Champion service professionals first determine the root cause of each problem, beginning with examination of the field system, to determine critical application parameters for product selection.
The most advantageous application points in the system are determined along with the appropriate treating rate. Once the program is in place, CTI experts continue to monitor and adapt the system so emulsion creation is kept under control.