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Polyepihalohydrin reverse emulsion breakers

US8697615B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2010
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 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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