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

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/792223· OSTI ID:792223

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.

Research Organization:
National Energy Technology Lab. (NETL), Tulsa, OK (United States). National Petroleum Technology Office (NPTO)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE) (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC26-98BC15112
OSTI ID:
792223
Report Number(s):
DOE/BC/15112-4; ISSN 0148-7191; TRN: US200205%%156
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 4 Mar 2002
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English