Alkylated oil mixed with water
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When alkylated oil is mixed with water, separation occurs; in the layer between the oil layer and the water layer, foam forms for some time before flocculent substances appear. I would like to know what these main substances are Has any sea friend been in contact with it?
It’s not clear what specific substance it is; if possible, it can be separated separately for analysis by a laboratory. The expert downstairs..........
Polymer lipids? Is it a product of sulfuric acid and olefins? It seems that this lipid does not hydrolyze under alkaline or acidic conditions. Could you explain in detail the production mechanism and how to prevent its formation? How to remove it?
This situation is generally caused by the reactor operating under overload conditions; in more severe cases, it can accumulate in the reboiler of the butane removal tower and not be removed, resulting in product corrosion that does not meet specifications.
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