Coal tar emulsion breaking is a critical yet often overlooked step in maximizing product recovery during coal tar processing. Coal tar production and handling frequently lead to one frustrating byproduct—stable emulsions of water and hydrocarbons. These emulsions reduce yield, complicate waste disposal, and make recovery efforts far less efficient.
That’s why emulsion breaking is essential—and why coal processors are turning to Altiras Labs for help.
At Altiras, our research team develops custom emulsion-breaking studies tailored specifically to coal tar applications. We test a range of demulsifiers, pH conditions, temperature variables, and separation technologies to help coal operations isolate valuable hydrocarbons from water-heavy mixtures and sludges.
Why Coal Tar Emulsion Breaking Matters:
- Increases product recovery from tank bottoms and tar sludges
- Reduces waste volume and disposal costs
- Improves separation speed in storage and processing
- Supports sustainability and compliance efforts
What Our Lab Services Include:
- Bench-scale studies on real-world emulsion samples
- Surfactant screening and coalescence techniques
- Support for downstream separation with membranes or centrifuges
- Results tailored to your temperature and feedstock profile
In addition, Altiras evaluates the compatibility of demulsifiers with your stream chemistry to avoid introducing compounds that may hinder downstream processing. This ensures that recovery is not just fast—but also clean, compliant, and cost-effective.
Altiras Chemicals doesn’t just sell chemicals—we provide practical separation solutions grounded in lab data and built around your unique stream. Our emulsion-breaking studies empower you to recover more, dispose less, and operate more efficiently.
Ready to recover more from your coal tar system? Let’s run a study and find your ideal coal tar emulsion-breaking approach.