| abstract |
The invention proposes a method for treating oil, comprising providing a high shear device comprising at least one rotor and at least one stator of complementary shape capable of mixing gas with a liquid; bringing into contact of gas with oil in the specified device with a high shear rate, and this gas is an inert gas or reactive gas; and obtaining a product that is a solution, dispersion, or combination thereof. The present disclosure also provides a high shear system for treating oil comprising at least one high shear device having an inlet, at least one rotor, and at least one complementary shaped stator adapted to mix gas with liquid. ; a gas source that is fluidly coupled to the inlet; an oil source that is fluidly connected to the inlet; and a pump located downstream of the high shear device that is fluidly connected to the inlet and the oil source. |