Effects of Microwave Irradiation on Stability Characteristics of Water-Oil Emulsions

Petroleum is unquestionably the world’s number one energy resource due to its wide end-use capabilities. However, the formation of water-oil emulsion is a problem of significant proportions in crude oil production that has decreased the null overall oil recovery effeiciency and increased equipment corrosion, amongst others. In this project, we undertook an experimental study to determine the effects of microwave irradiation on the stability of...