A settling tank for separating an emulsion with a known volumetric percentage of oil includes lower and upper settling chambers. The emulsion is settled by gravitational means and can be aided by demulsifying agents. Once settled, a layer of oil floats on top of the water. The volumes of the lower and...http://www.google.es/patents/US6267877?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US6267877 - Separation of a waste phase from a water based emulsion
Separation of a waste phase from a water based emulsion