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Effect of Dispersed Phase Morphology on Viscosity of Crude Oil Emulsion
Zhang Yaxin,Li Si,Wang Weiqiang,Wang Guofu,Xiang Nan,Sun Yihe
Water in oil emulsion was prepared under different water volume fraction,stirring speed and temperature.By simulating the different situations encountered in the process of mixed transportation,the particle size distribution of the emulsion droplets and its relationship with viscosity were analyzed.The results show that when the volume fraction of water is less than 60% in the emulsion,the average particle size of the dispersed phase of the emulsion becomes smaller as the stirring speed is increased,and the viscosity becomes larger.With the increase of temperature,the average particle size of the dispersed phase of the emulsion is larger and the viscosity gradually decreases.As the volume fraction of water increases,the average particle size of the dispersed phase droplets becomes larger,and the viscosity shows a clear upward trend.However,when the water volume fraction is greater than 60%,the viscosity of the emulsion decreases drastically as the volume fraction of water increases,and the flow pattern of emulsion changes.The research results have certain guiding significance for the safe operation of pipelines and the study of gathering and transportation technology.
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