Extraction of oil from stable oil-water emulsions

Details Extraction of oil from stable oil-water emulsions Extraction of oil from stable oil-water emulsions

1990-06-14

1991-11-19

Myers, Helane E.

Mineral oils: processes and products

Refining

Water removal

208188, 208309, 210708, 210710, 210741, C10G 100

Patent

active

050663860

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a facile method of oil removal from an oil-water emulsion containing suspended solid particulates. In general, the method utilizes a volatile solvent which is liquefied under pressure and forms a two-phase system when in contact with the emulsion. More particularly, the process of the present invention comprises the steps of

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