EMULSIFIERS AND METHODS FOR CREATING IMPROVED EMULSIONS

摘要

The invention provides a non-terminal alcohol ethoxylate (NTAE) for use; as an emulsifier. In one embodiment, the NTAE comprises the formula: <IMG> where R' is a C1 to C48 alkyl group, R" is a C1 to C48 alkyl group and n is 1 to 100. The NTAE is particularly effective in forming an emulsion of water and a hydrocarbon such as bitumen. Emulsions created using the NTAE have a decreased droplet size to facilitate transportation and storage of the hydrocarbon as well as improving combustio n efficiency when the emulsions are used as a fuel.