Methods for inhibiting foam in crude oils

Details Methods for inhibiting foam in crude oils Methods for inhibiting foam in crude oils

1996-06-13

1998-09-01

Lovering, Richard D.

Compositions

Preservative agents

Anti-corrosion

95155, 203 20, 208348, B01D 1904, C10G 700

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active

058007385

ABSTRACT:
Methods for inhibiting foam in crude oil or its fractions undergoing processing are disclosed. Low molecular weight polyisobutylene, preferably of about 320 daltons, is added to the crude oil or fraction experiencing foaming.

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