Applications of Benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) in the characterisation of Oil and Water Mixtures

Ella Shilliday

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Abstract

This thesis documents the use of benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) in the characterisation of various oil-water mixtures. The predominant focus of this work investigates the role of mixture composition in affecting the stability of water-in-crude oil emulsions. This is achieved through characterising the role of aqueous phase pH, the effect of naphthenic acid origin, and the effect of a subset of asphaltenes on emulsion stability. Additionally, the utility of NMR in quantifying water – monoethylene glycol mixtures and in assessing the stability of processed Pickering emulsions is successfully demonstrated.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Johns, Michael, Supervisor
  • Fridjonsson, Einar, Supervisor
  • Graham, Brendan, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors
Award date23 Jan 2024
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2023

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