Polyepihalohydrin reverse emulsion breakers
US8697615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/805
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition and method for resolving reverse emulsions and complex water external emulsions using one or more polyepihalohydrins, one or more polyelectrolytes thereof, and any combination thereof is disclosed and claimed. The disclosed invention may be used in any crude oil production process where such emulsions are encountered.
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