Method for separating oil and water emulsions

Details Method for separating oil and water emulsions Method for separating oil and water emulsions

1989-03-02

1990-07-03

Hruskoci, Peter

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended...

210712, 210723, 210728, 210734, 210737, 210738, 210177, 210178, 210182, 2101951, 210202, B01D 1704

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049388762

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a process and apparatus for separating oil water and solids from emulsions. More particularly, the present invention provides a process and apparatus for continuously separating oil, water and solids from stable mixtures thereof, comprising heating the mixture to at least about 115.degree. C., rapidly cooling the mixture to below 100.degree. C., separating the solids from the liquids and separating the water from the oil. Preferably, the invention also includes the step of adding a flocculant prior to cooling the mixture.

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