Presenters
G.L. Mueller, Humble Oil and Refining Co.
Since the early days of the petroleum industry, chemicals have been used to treat oil-field emulsions. These chemicals affect the surface properties of the oil and water so that the small dispersed droplets will coalesce into droplets large enough to settle out. Since crude oils, produced waters, and the type of emulsion formed vary widely the most effective chemical for any given area must be determined by field testing.