A method for estimating effective coalescence rates during emulsification from oil transfer experiments

► A method for obtaining coalescence rates during emulsification is developed. ► The method is based on Taisnes oil transfer experiments and a simulation model. ► Taisnes experimental measure is largely independent of fragmentation rate. ► The method gives qualitative scaling of coalescence with operating parameters. ► The method is exemplified with homogenizer pressure and surface load of emulsifier.