DocumentCode
1201536
Title
Changes in the Size Distribution of a Water-in-Oil Emulsion Due to Electric Field Induced Coalescence
Author
Williams, Trevor J. ; Bailey, Adrian G.
Author_Institution
Applied Electrostatic Group, Electrical Engineering Department, University of Southampton, Southampton, S09 5NH, England.
Issue
3
fYear
1986
fDate
5/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
536
Lastpage
541
Abstract
A knowledge of the droplet size distribution of a water-in-oil emulsion subjected to an electric field provides useful information regarding electrostatic coalescence which can aid the formulation of coalescence models and the design of commercial electrostatic separators. Water droplet size-distribution measurements made using a laser light-scattering technique during the electrostatic resolution of a low-water-content water-in-oil emulsion are reported. A qualitative explanation of the results is presented.
Keywords
Electrostatic measurements; Industry Applications Society; Laser modes; Particle separators; Permittivity; Petroleum; Polarization; Refining; Size measurement; Throughput;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0093-9994
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TIA.1986.4504755
Filename
4504755
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