This study investigates the process of demulsification in liquid-phase dispersed systems, focusing on the separation of water-oil emulsions that commonly occur in oil fields. Such kind of emulsions formed during oil production reduce recovery efficiency and increase operational challenges. To address this problem, a new technological approach involving the in-situ application of demulsifiers directly within the reservoir was developed. Laboratory experiments were performed using crude oil and emulsion samples collected from the Kursangi oil field. The experimental program included determining emulsion stability and separation efficiency under varying demulsifier concentrations in ambiant temperature conditions. The results demonstrated that the introduction of demulsifiers into the reservoir environment effectively decreased emulsion stability and accelerated phase separation. This improvement led to higher oil recovery efficiency and reduced processing time. In addition, the method contributed to prolonging equipment service life and minimizing the potential for corrosion and scaling. The findings provide a basis for optimizing oil production processes through the proper selection and application of demulsifiers in reservoir conditions, offering both technological and economic benefits for petroleum field operations.
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Nabizada, O., Movsumzada, A. (2025). In Situ Application of Demulsifiers for Water in Oil Crude Oil Emulsion Type. Petroleum Science and Engineering, 9(2), 129-133. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.pse.20250902.18
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Nabizada, O.; Movsumzada, A. In Situ Application of Demulsifiers for Water in Oil Crude Oil Emulsion Type. Pet. Sci. Eng. 2025, 9(2), 129-133. doi: 10.11648/j.pse.20250902.18
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Department of Hydrogas Dynamics of Layer Systems, Oil and Gas Institute of the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan
Department of Hydrogas Dynamics of Layer Systems, Oil and Gas Institute of the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan
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