The importance of quality additives in phase separation on an oil site

TotalEnergies AFS solutions to optimize the separation process

Phase separation is a crucial step in oil production, which involves separating crude oil, water, and natural gas from the reservoir. This process allows for more efficient recovery of oil and gas, reduces transportation and processing costs, and meets environmental standards.

To facilitate phase separation, it is often necessary to use chemical additives that modify the physical and chemical properties of the fluids. These additives can have several functions, such as:

• Reducing foam formation, which can disrupt separation and lead to product losses and safety issues.
• Eliminating existing foam, which can accumulate in separators and reduce their efficiency.
• Breaking emulsions, which are stable mixtures of two immiscible phases, such as oil and water. Emulsions can make separation more difficult and increase energy consumption.

TEAFS is a company specializing in additive solutions for the oil industry, offering ranges of additives tailored to each need.