Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year: 2011
Volume: 6
Issue: 3
Page No. 200 - 204

Influence of Asphaltene Content on Demulsifiers Performance in Crude Oil Emulsions

Authors : Emmanuel J. Ekott and Emmanuel J. Akpabio

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