What is a demulsifier?

A demulsifier is a type of chemical additive used in various industries, particularly in oil and gas production, to separate emulsions. Emulsions are stable mixtures of two immiscible liquids, such as oil and water, where small droplets of one liquid are dispersed within the other. In the case of oil and water emulsions, demulsifiers are […]

Pour Point Depressants – keeping the oil flowing

Charles Wemyss, Litre Meter’s CEO and pour point expert explains why measuring pour point depressants (PPD) can keep oil flowing. What is the Pour Point? First off, what is the pour point? It’s the lowest temperature at which liquid is still pourable. There is an ASTM test (D-97) which defines the pour point. According to […]