During the session, our experts will share how our deep knowledge in base selection can guide you in choosing the most effective components, ensuring your formulations deliver consistent performance across diverse operational conditions.

The session will be led by Pinn-Tsong Chiang and Luis Fornereto, both Senior Research Scientists, together with Jennifer Spicer, Commercial Manager at Indovinya. They will provide practical guidance and innovative perspectives on how strategic base selection can unlock superior results.

Participation is free and online.

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Our Energy & Resources specialists will be waiting for you at booth I27 in the Main Warehouse. Take the opportunity to explore our portfolio focused on Drilling & Completion, Stimulation, Production Optimization, and Gas Treating. More details: https://www.roge.energy/

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During the session, we will present the main types of corrosion, explain how to select the most suitable inhibitor for each system, and provide an overview of our product portfolio, including performance testing.

The webinar will be led by John Clements, our Research Scientist, and will explore how the combination of primary and secondary inhibitors can enhance asset durability, reduce maintenance costs, and help prevent unexpected downtime.

Participation is free and online.

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This acquisition includes valuable trademarks, customer relationships, patents, tolling rights, and an R&D facility in Houston, Texas. The renowned KEMELIX® and FLOWSOLVE® brand products represent core additions to Indovinya’s growing portfolio of innovative solutions, which are celebrated for their high-quality formulations and exceptional performance in optimizing operations in the oil and gas sector. These products are vital to demulsification and flow assurance processes, addressing critical challenges in energy extraction and improving our customers’ operational efficiency, reinforcing our values and commitment to our customers.

Demulsifiers

The KEMELIX® brand products offer high-performance demulsifiers that facilitate the economical separation and removal of water from crude oil. Its best-in-class product range covers alkoxylates, polyamine derivatives, and modified polyols. They are highly effective under the most demanding field conditions, including heavy oil, low temperature, and low/high water applications.

Asphaltene and Wax Inhibitors

The FLOWSOLVE® brand products feature industry-leading asphaltene and wax inhibitors designed to improve the end-to-end flow of crude oil from the reservoir to the refinery. Its optimized range of additives are designed to suit different crude oil types, such as onshore, offshore, and deepwater.

Sustainable Solutions

By combining our expertise with cutting-edge tools and innovative strategies, Indovinya remains committed to driving meaningful progress and delivering value that not only meets today’s challenges but also shapes a more sustainable future. This initiative aligns perfectly with Indovinya’s purpose of leveraging its technologies to create sustainable solutions.

About Indorama Ventures

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, listed in Thailand (Bloomberg ticker IVL.TB), is one of the world’s leading chemicals producers, with a global manufacturing footprint across Europe, Africa, Americas, and Asia Pacific. The company’s portfolio comprises Combined PET, Fibers, and Indovinya (formerly Integrated Oxides and Derivatives). Indorama Ventures’ products serve major FMCG, agricultural, lifestyle, and automotive sectors, including beverages, hygiene, personal care, tire, and safety segments. Indorama Ventures has about 26,000 employees worldwide and reported revenue of US$15.6 billion in 2023. The company is listed in the Dow Jones Emerging Markets and World Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

Contact
Gabriela Destro
gabriela.destro@br.indorama.net

Find out more about our portfolio for Energy & Resources: Oilfield Technology Brochure and Demulsifiers Brochure.

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Understanding Frothers:

Before delving into their objective, let’s elucidate what frothers are. Frothers are chemicals used in the froth flotation process, which is a key method for separating valuable minerals from the gangue (unwanted material) in ore. This separation is crucial for economic reasons, as it significantly impacts the overall profitability of mining operations.

The Objective:

The primary objective of POLYFROTH^® Series in mining applications is to facilitate the formation and stabilization of a froth layer on the surface of a flotation cell. This froth layer contains the targeted minerals, allowing for their selective recovery. But achieving this objective goes beyond merely creating bubbles; it involves a delicate balance of various factors to optimize the efficiency of the flotation process:

1. Bubble Formation and Persistence: Frothers aid in generating fine, stable bubbles within the flotation cell. These bubbles attach themselves to the hydrophobic (water-repellent) surfaces of the desired minerals, creating a froth that floats to the surface for collection.

2. Selective Mineral Recovery: Frothers enhance the selectivity of the flotation process by promoting the attachment of bubbles to specific mineral particles while discouraging their attachment to gangue minerals. This selectivity ensures that valuable minerals are efficiently separated from the ore.

3. Reduced Bubble Coalescence: Frothers also help prevent the coalescence (merging) of bubbles, which can decrease the surface area available for mineral attachment and compromise flotation efficiency. By stabilizing the froth layer, frothers contribute to maintaining optimal conditions for mineral recovery.

4. Control of Froth Characteristics: Different frothers exhibit varying properties, such as surface tension and mobility, which influence the characteristics of the froth layer. The objective is to choose a frothers that produces a froth with the desired stability, thickness, and drainage rate, tailored to the specific ore composition and processing conditions.

Importance in Mining Operations:

The significance of frothers in mining applications cannot be overstated. Their effective utilization directly impacts the efficiency and profitability of mineral processing operations. By optimizing the flotation process, frothers enable miners to achieve higher mineral recoveries, reduce processing costs, and meet stringent quality specifications.

Conclusion:

In essence, the objective of the POLYFROTH^® Series in mining applications is to enhance the efficiency of the flotation process by promoting the formation of a stable froth layer that selectively captures valuable minerals. Through meticulous control of bubble characteristics and froth behavior, frothers play a vital role in maximizing the recovery of valuable resources while minimizing environmental impact and operational costs. In the dynamic realm of mining, where every percentage point of recovery counts, frothers stand as indispensable allies in the quest for optimal performance.

References:

[1] HEARN, S.MUCHON, H.BOSKOVIC, S. – A NEW APPROACH TO DESIGNING FLOTATION FROTHERS. XXVI Encontro Nacional de Tratamento de Minérios e Metalurgia Extrativa. Poços de Caldas-MG, 2015.

[2] Khoshdast, Hamid, Flotation Frothers: Review of Their Classifications, Properties and Preparation. October 2011The Open Mineral Processing Journal 4(1):25-44

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The profitability of corn ethanol production, however, is not limited to the sale of ethanol. Plants that produce biofuel exclusively from the grain, or full plants, also extract profits from the sale of higher value-added by-products obtained after ethanol is produced. These plants treat the resulting syrup at the end of distillation to generate DDG (Dried Distilled Grains) and corn oil, so that one ton of corn generates an average of 420 liters of ethanol, 300 kg of DDG and 12 liters of corn oil.

Although corn oil is the item with the lowest productivity among the products obtained in the mills, its high added value makes it a co-product of great interest to the market – specifically to the biodiesel and animal nutrition markets. Because of the reward of this challenge, it is imperative to use specific processes and products to optimize the extraction of this material, and the main chemical input in this operation are corn oil demulsifiers (or CODs), such as the products in the ALKEST^® TW, ALKEST^® CSO lines.

CODs are the main chemical additives used to break down the corn oil emulsion in the syrup. Dosed at 0.03% of the syrup, either pure or as part of formulations, demulsifiers are typically hydrophilic surfactants that adsorb at the oil droplet interface and displace emulsion-stabilizing components such as proteins and polysaccharides. By destabilizing the emulsion, the oil particles gain mobility and aggregate, separating from the aqueous phase.

The use of a demulsifier suitable for a plant’s specific syrup reduces oil separation time in tricanter centrifuges, which typically perform processes at around 90°C. Consequently, the use of these chemicals significantly lowers energy expenses in co-product extraction and generates greater productivity and profitability for the biofuel business.

Thus, demulsifiers such as those in the ALKEST^® range are key products in the profitability of the corn bioethanol market and contribute to the diversification of the Brazilian energy matrix.

Luis Felipe Sugai / Rafael Ungarato

REFERENCES:

ASSOCIAÇÃO NACIONAL DO PETRÓELO, Painel Dinâmico Matéria Prima, Disponível no link.

NEVES, M., MILAN, P., VALERIO, F., MARQUES, V., DELSIN, F., et al., Etanol de Milho Cenário Atual e Perspectivas para a Cadeia no Brasil, 2021, primeira edição.

FANG, L., WANG, T., LAMSAL, B., Synergistic effect of surfactants and silica nanoparticles on oil recovery from condensed corn distillers solubles (CCDS), Industrial Crops and Products, Volume 77, 2015, Páginas 553-559.

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