QS Energy Inc (QSEP)

[Myrka]

AOT versus existing flow-assurance technology

Wen160,

To be fair, you should put in the diminishing effect over distance for AOT.

The AOT applies an electric field of sufficient strength to crude oil for a sufficient length of time and this will cause the suspended particles to aggregate and substantially reduce the effective viscosity of the crude oil. Subsequently, as the crude oil leaves the AOT, the aggregated particles gradually dissemble under Brownian motion, causing the effective viscosity of the crude oil to gradually increase over time. This dissembling process is relatively slow, taking several hours for the effective viscosity of the crude oil to return to it's original state. Without wanting to get into a lengthy discussion; this can be see as an advantage (oil is delivered unaltered) and a disadvantage (need for more AOTs) for the pipeline company.
Brownian motion Youtub

Whacky,
The table was originally released in December 2011 as part of a slide show by STWA, I modified it a bit to make it more current.