Solids-stabilized oil-in-water emulsion and a method for preparing same
US6988550B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/0318
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A solids-stabilized oil-in-water emulsion and a method for preparing the solids-stabilized oil-in-water emulsion. The oil-in-water emulsion is formed by combining oil, water, solid particles and a pH enhancing agent and mixing until the solid-stabilized oil-in-water emulsion is formed. The low viscosity oil-in-water emulsion can be used to enhance production of oil from subterranean reservoirs. The low viscosity oil-in-water emulsion can also be used to enhance the transportation of oil through a pipeline.
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