Emulsification through area contraction

被引:59
作者
Dabros, T
Yeung, A
Masliyah, J
Czarnecki, J
机构
[1] Syncrude Canada Ltd, Edmonton Res Ctr, Edmonton, AB T6N 1H4, Canada
[2] CANMET, Nat Resources Canada, Devon, AB T9G 1A8, Canada
[3] Univ Alberta, Dept Chem & Mat Engn, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G6, Canada
关键词
spontaneous emulsification; crude oil; fluid interfaces; rigid interfaces; budding;
D O I
10.1006/jcis.1998.5943
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Emulsification requiring very little input energy can be induced at an oil-water interface that is initially in a state of equilibrium. The process involves destabilization, through contraction, of local interfacial regions. For emulsification to occur, it is necessary for the interfacial structure to have no resistance to surface shearing, Such a mechanism of emulsification may have important implications for the approach to solving emulsion problems in the petroleum industry. (C) 1999 Academic Press.
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页码:222 / 224
页数:3
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