Process Emulsification Simulator

A method of simulating emulsification of immiscible phases in a process, comprising:

• determining the vapor pressure at process temperature of each immiscible phase;
• adding the phases to a threaded, transparent tube along with an inert liquid with a lower boiling point than the lowest boiling phase;
• sealing the fluids in the tube with a threaded bearing sealed to the tube with an O-ring with a inserted, rotary shaft held and sealed gas tight at both the external and internal side of the bearing with dual, spring-loaded, internally-facing, open rings, where mixing blades are attached to the internal end of the shaft and a socket head connected to the external end of the shaft;
• heating the fluids in the tube to the process temperature and an adequate vapor pressure to prevent boiling;
• manually inverting the tube and engaging the socket in the drive head of a speed-and time-controlled rotary motor drive;
• rotating with a shear and for a duration approximating that of the emulsifying element of the process;
• righting the tube, and
• measuring the degree of emulsification and its subsequent rate of resolution at the process temperature and adequate vapor pressure to prevent boiling of the process fluids.