What will you learn:
- Fundamentals of Petroleum Emulsions: Theory, definitions, and types.
- An overview of how emulsions are broken.
- Chemical Demulsifiers: An in-depth look at theory, chemistries, and selection criteria.
- Separation Equipment: Understanding the technology used for effective fluid separation.
- Practical Bottle Test : Step by step practical Bottle test procedure.
- Field Application & Optimization: Best practices for applying demulsifiers in the field to achieve optimal performance.
- Demulsification Troubleshooting: Techniques for diagnosing and solving complex emulsion challenges.
Goals and benefits :
- Understanding the basics of petroleum emulsions
- Mastering the fundamentals of crude oil demulsification and processing equipment
- Gaining core skills in demulsifier chemicals testing, selection, and application
- Learning how to troubleshoot crude oil demulsification problems
Who should attend :
- Production engineers
- Field chemists
- Account managers
- Students
Duration
- 5 hours
- Start time : 10:00 AM Central time (CT)
Fees
- Please contact : info@chemdustry.com
Delivery and Date:
Delivery:
- The course will be conducted online using Microsoft teams or Zoom
Date :
- 22 JANUARY 2026
What will you receive:
After completing the course you will receive:
- Training slides and other related documents.
- Certificate of completion
About the instructor :
BRUCE HORNE
Bruce Horne is an industry recognized and respected Subject Matter Expert in the Oil and Gas Industry with specialization in demulsification and water clarification. He was employed at Champion Technologies for 8 years and Baker Hughes for 15 years of which 8 were as the Global SME of demulsification and water clarification. He currently works for a leading surfactant manufacturer leading their demulsifer technology.
Bruce has extensive knowledge and a proven track record managing domestic and international projects for super-majors in the world. He has managed Multi-Million-dollar projects from initiation to commercialization for Shell and BP in North America, NOCs in Latin America, ExxonMobil in Africa, Chevron and Aramco in the Middle East and ConocoPhillips in Europe.