The impact of electric field on the demulsification efficiency in an electro-coalescence process
Author | Yasir, Ahmed T. |
Author | Hawari, Alaa H. |
Author | Talhami, Mohammed |
Author | Baune, M. |
Author | Thöming, J. |
Author | Du, Fei |
Available date | 2023-05-23T09:39:14Z |
Publication Date | 2023 |
Publication Name | Journal of Electrostatics |
Resource | Scopus |
Abstract | In this study, the influence of the electric field and its determining parameters such as voltage, inter-electrode distance and frequency on the demulsification efficiency of a water-in-oil emulsion was studied. The numerical analysis showed that the water droplets trapped onto the hydrophobic titanium dioxide (TiO2) coated electrodes and at 2 mm inter-electrode distance can increase the electric field intensity above 300 kV/m, where droplet rupture takes place. Experimental study showed highest demulsification efficiency of 76% while applying AC voltage of 250 V, frequency of 200 kHz and inter-electrode distance of 4 mm. 2023 Elsevier B.V. |
Sponsor | This study was made possible by the Qatar University internal grant # QUCG-CENG-19/20-1 . The authors would also like to thank Qatar National Research Fund for supporting one of the co-authors through GSRA7-1-0510-20046 . |
Language | en |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Subject | Demulsification Dielectrophoresis High frequency alternating current Water-in-oil emulsion |
Type | Article |
Volume Number | 122 |
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