Extra heavy crude oil viscosity and surface tension behavior using a flow enhancer and water at different temperatures conditions

Research reports reveal the importance of applying various substances to enhance extra-heavy crude oil pipeline transportation. During the crude oil conduction process, shearing occurs in the equipment and pipe accessories, producing a water-in-crude emulsion associated with forming a rigid film by...

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Published in:Heliyon 2023-02, Vol.9 (2), p.e12120-e12120, Article e12120
Main Authors: Lam-Maldonado, Mayda, Aranda-Jiménez, Yolanda G., Arvizu-Sanchez, Eduardo, Melo-Banda, José A., Díaz-Zavala, Nancy P., Pérez-Sánchez, Josué F., Suarez-Dominguez, Edgardo J.
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Language:English
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Extra heavy crude oil
Flow enhancer
Interfacial tension
Newtonian flow
Viscosity
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Summary:Research reports reveal the importance of applying various substances to enhance extra-heavy crude oil pipeline transportation. During the crude oil conduction process, shearing occurs in the equipment and pipe accessories, producing a water-in-crude emulsion associated with forming a rigid film by adsorbing natural surfactant molecules in the droplets water, leading to increased Viscosity. This study presents the effect of a flow enhancer (FE) on the behavior of the Viscosity of an extra heavy crude oil (EHCO) and in emulsions formed with 5% and 10% water (W). The results revealed the effectiveness of the 1%, 3%, and 5% flow enhancer in lowering the Viscosity and presenting a Newtonian flow behavior which will help reduce the cost of heat treatment during the transportation of crude oil through the pipeline.
ISSN:2405-8440
2405-8440
DOI:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12120