Given the combination of rising global energy demand and the decline in conventional
crudes, heavy crudes are generally considered to be the future energy resource. In many …

Synthetic chemical surfactants deployed in the petroleum industry to improve oil recovery to
meet growing global energy demand are described to have detrimental environmental …

The present study was carried out to assess the replacement of the sweet crude oil (SWCO)
with the natural additive surfactant (NAS) namely Madhuca latifolia for the emulsification of …

To minimize environmental impact and costs, natural surfactants are suggested as an
ecologically sustainable replacement for synthetic surfactants. The aim of this work is to …

The present study investigated the wax deposition tendencies of a light Malaysian crude oil
(42.4° API), and the wax inhibiting potential of some surfactants and their blends with …

Sapindus mukorossi or soapnut is a natural alternative of chemical laundry detergents and
cleaners. Considering its applicability in reducing surface tension and biodegradability …

The development and preparation of viscosity reducers are important for the extraction and
transportation of heavy oil. In this study, we investigated the viscosity reduction effect of SiO …

Transportation of crude oil and refined petroleum is the main function of pipeline system in
petroleum industry. Unfortunately, wax precipitation has become a serious problem for the …

Madhuca longifolia or Mahua is a natural alternative of surfactants and cleaners. Having
enormous applications in cleaning industries and its potential biodegradability, the …

An experimental study on crude oil (from the Tin Fouye Tabankort oil field in southern
Algeria) was carried out. This study allowed us to understand the rheological behavior of this …