Investigation of the Process of Emulsion Droplets Coalescence in an Inhomogeneous Alternating Electric Field in the Presence of an Asphaltene Interfacial Film at the Oil–Water Interface
A. I. Mullayanov, R. Sh. Osipova, A. A. Musin, L. A. Kovaleva
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Abstract—The behavior of a “water-in-oil” emulsion stabilized with asphaltenes under the action of an inhomogeneous alternating electric field has been studied. The experimental technique was based on the use of microfluidics, optical microscopy, and high-speed video filming. The dependences of quantitative estimates of the parameters characterizing the dynamics of the emulsion destruction on the frequency and amplitude of the applied field have been obtained. The technique will be useful in developing efficient methods for breaking emulsions and modifying the existing technologies for separating oil emulsions into phases.
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Technical Physics Letters is a companion journal to Technical Physics and offers rapid publication of developments in theoretical and experimental physics with potential technological applications. Recent emphasis has included many papers on gas lasers and on lasing in semiconductors, as well as many reports on high Tc superconductivity. The excellent coverage of plasma physics seen in the parent journal, Technical Physics, is also present here with quick communication of developments in theoretical and experimental work in all fields with probable technical applications. Topics covered are basic and applied physics; plasma physics; solid state physics; physical electronics; accelerators; microwave electron devices; holography.