Oil in Water Analysis using the Canty Vector and Microscope System

The petroleum industry processes crude oil from many sources to make a range of finished petroleum products. One case study is presented herein of the analysis of oil product extracted from tar sand deposits for processing. A sample of this tar in the form of froth with high bitumen content was analysed using the Canty Vector and microscope camera to view water emulsion droplets with sizes as small as one micron.