IMPROVED METHOD AND ADDITIVE FOR THE VISCOSITY OF CRUDE OIL

摘要

An improved method for reducing the viscosity of crude oil is described. In particular, an improved method of reducing the viscosity of different types of crude oil over a range of temperatures is demonstrated. This viscosity reduction effect is achieved by introducing additives containing polyvinyl alcohols (PVA) to the crude oil. The resulting dispersion mixture not only shows enhanced mobility, but also facilitates the recovery of the original crude oil.