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Surfactant-enhanced alkaline flooding for light oil recovery. Quarterly report, April 1, 1995--June 30, 1995

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/100170· OSTI ID:100170

The overall objective of this project is to develop a very cost-effective method for formulating a successful surfactant-enhanced alkaline flood by appropriately choosing mixed alkalis which form inexpensive buffers to obtain the desired pH (between 8.5 and 12.0) for ultimate spontaneous emulsification and ultra-low tension. In addition, the novel concept of pH gradient design to optimize flood water conditions will be tested.

Research Organization:
Illinois Inst. of Tech., Chicago, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-92BC14883
OSTI ID:
100170
Report Number(s):
DOE/BC/14883--12; ON: DE95017382
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English