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Treating Oilfield Emulsions

Contents
Petroleum Extension-The University of Texas at Austin

Illustrations ................................................................................................................................................... vi
Tables .................................................................................................................................................vii
Foreword ...................................................................................................................................................ix

Segment I
Objectives ........~...........................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. The Treating Problem .............................................................................................................3
Chapter 2. The Theory of Emulsions ....................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3. Emulsions and Production Practices .................................................................................. 11
Chapter 4. The Basic Principles of Treating .......................................................................................... 17
Chapter 5. The Application of Heat in Treating ................................................................................... 23
Study Questions .................................................................................................................................................. 27
Segmentn
Objectives ..................................................................................................................................................33
Chapter 6. The Principles of Chemical Treating ..................................................................................35
Study Questions ..................................................................................................................................................49

Segmentm
Objectives ..................................................................................................................................................53
Chapter 7. Treating with Heater-Treaters ............................................................................................. 55
Chapter 8. Automatic Central Oil-Treating Systems ........................................................................... 61
Chapter 9. Sampling Procedures ............................................................................................................65
Chapter 10. Testing for Sediment and Water.......................................................................................... 71
Chapter 11. Treating Cost Records ........................................................................................................... 79
Study Questions ..................................................................................................................................................83

Glossary ..................................................................................................................................................89
Index ..................................................................................................................................................95
Answer Key ................................................................................................................................................ 103

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