Open AccessOptimization of Surfactant Mixtures and Their Interfacial Behavior for Advanced Oil Recovery
Author(s) -
P. Somasundaran
Publication year - 2002
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/792223
Subject(s) - pulmonary surfactant , reagent , enhanced oil recovery , alkyl , process engineering , sugar , petroleum engineering , computer science , biochemical engineering , materials science , chemical engineering , chemistry , engineering , organic chemistry
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