Fluid handling – Processes – Affecting flow by the addition of material or energy
Patent
1977-05-31
1979-01-16
Guynn, Herbert B.
Fluid handling
Processes
Affecting flow by the addition of material or energy
252 855D, 252312, 252355, 302 66, 546172, F17D 117, B01F 1742
Patent
active
041344154
ABSTRACT:
A method for transporting heavy crude oil through a pipeline which involves introducing into a pipeline or well-bore with the viscous hydrocarbons an aqueous solution containing (1) a sulfonate surfactant, (2) a rosin soap or a naphthenic acid soap and, optionally (3) a coupling agent whereby there is spontaneously formed a low viscosity, salt tolerant, oil-in-water emulsion.
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Alston Robert B.
Braden, Jr. William B.
Flournoy Kenoth H.
Guynn Herbert B.
Hunter Walter D.
Ries Carl G.
Texaco Inc.
Whaley Thomas H.
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