Electroemulsification in a Uniform Electric Field.

Emulsification using electric fields is an easy alternative to flow-induced drop breakup, and the former is reported to be more effective and economical than the latter, especially when the medium phase is poorly conducting and highly viscous. The emulsification of a coarse water-in-oil emulsion in a uniform electric field is studied. We perform a detailed experimental analysis of the effect of applied electric field strength and the duration of applied electric field on the drop size distribution.