Abstract
Photon correlation spectroscopy was used to determine the threshold concentrations of n-heptane for phase transitions of asphaltenes in model systems for two types of oil. The rheological properties exhibited by high-paraffin oil in the asphaltene aggregation process were analyzed. It was shown that the presence of resin and paraffi n fractions in oil prevents phase transition of asphaltenes at the threshold concentration of n-heptane for the model system, so that a higher precipitant concentrations is required for aggregation of asphaltenes and formation of oil sludge.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1370-1375 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry |
Volume | 86 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sep 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Chemical Engineering(all)