Investigation of combined effects of wax, calcites and clay on emulsion stability using response surface methodology

• Main Authors: Umar, A.A., Saaid, I.M., Pilus, R.M., Sulaimon, A.A., Negash, B.M., Abd Rahim, N.S.
• Format: Article
• Published: Emerald Group Holdings Ltd. 2019
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85074330445&doi=10.1108%2fWJE-03-2018-0086&partnerID=40&md5=46f28d4fbeb9fcb5a3e9ac7f30c535a1; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/24862/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Purpose: This paper aims to examine the effect of wax, calcites and clay on the stability of petroleum emulsions. It proposes a proxy model that takes into cognizance the presence of solids other than asphaltene and resin. This study aims to investigate the combined effects of these solids on the st...