Optimization of Surfactant Mixtures and Their Interfacial Behavior for Advanced Oil Recovery

Somasundaran, Prof. P.

National Petroleum Technology Program (U.S.)

关键词: Oil Wells;    02 Petroleum;    Pyrrolidones;    Fluid Injection;    Petroleum;   

DOI  :  10.2172/792223
RP-ID  :  DOE/BC/15112-4
RP-ID  :  AC26-98BC15112
RP-ID  :  792223

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The objective of this project was to develop a knowledge base that is helpful for the design of improved processes for mobilizing and producing oil left untapped using conventional techniques. The main goal was to develop and evaluate mixtures of new or modified surfactants for improved oil recovery. In this regard, interfacial properties of novel biodegradable n-alkyl pyrrolidones and sugar-based surfactants have been studied systematically. Emphasis was on designing cost-effective processes compatible with existing conditions and operations in addition to ensuring minimal reagent loss.