Effect of ultrasonic treatment and polymer additive on structural-mechanical properties of solutions of paraffinic hydrocarbons

The effect of a polymer additive based on an alkyl acrylate-dodecylamine acrylate copolymer, ultrasonic treatment, and their combined treatment on structural and mechanical properties of oil paraffin solutions in kerosene are investigated. It is found out that after a combined treatment of 6 wt. % solution of petroleum paraffin in kerosene, the maximum decrease in viscosity, pour point, and amount of deposits is observed