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Loose emulsion

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002218

A mixture of oil and water where the two phases are not tightly bound, allowing for relatively easy separation. This type of emulsion forms when there is insufficient emulsifying agent or agitation to create a stable mixture. Loose emulsions can often be broken by simple gravity separation or mild heating, unlike tight emulsions which require more intensive treatment.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002218
FieldOil and gas
SubjectProduction Facilities
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002218",
  "term": "Loose emulsion",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A mixture of oil and water where the two phases are not tightly bound, allowing for relatively easy separation. This type of emulsion forms when there is insufficient emulsifying agent or agitation to create a stable mixture. Loose emulsions can often be broken by simple gravity separation or mild heating, unlike tight emulsions which require more intensive treatment.",
  "subject": "Production Facilities",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/loose-emulsion/"
}

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