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Emulsion breaking using alkylphenol-polyethylene oxide-acrylate polymer coated coalescer material

US5156767A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 1992
Grant dateOct 20, 1992
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D17/047
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of emulsion breaking comprising contacting an emulsion with a substrate having adhered thereto an alkylphenol-polyethylene oxide-acrylate polymer. The emulsion breaking material is used to separate water-in-oil emulsion by coalescence.

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