Comparison of the use of sulfonate-derivatives of ethoxylated and/or propoxylated alkyl phenols in enhanced oil recovery

Conference · Sun May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988 · Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Pet. Chem., Prepr.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6920357

Lawrence, S A; Pilc, J; Sermon, P A; Skidmore, P G; Hurd, B G; Broadhurst, P V

Nonyl phenol has been ethoxylated and/or propoxylated: the results of the characterization of product non-ionic surfactants by NMR, hplc, and FAB-ms are described. These were then sulfonated and measurements of their phase equilibria: thermal and chemical stability: interfacial tension, viscosity, and contact angles, and rate and extent of adsorption were carried out as a function of temperature, salinity, and concentration, and in the presence and absence of co-surfactants and cosolvents to determine their EOR potential. Such properties are explained in terms of their molecular characteristics: these are related to de-oiling and surfactant flood results.

• Research Organization: Dept. of Chemistry, Brunel Univ., Uxbridge, UB8 3PH (GB)
• OSTI ID: 6920357
• Report Number(s): CONF-880659-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Pet. Chem., Prepr.; (United States) Journal Volume: 33:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
020300* -- Petroleum-- Drilling & Production
AROMATICS
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
DISPLACEMENT FLUIDS
ENHANCED RECOVERY
FLUIDS
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
OIL WELLS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC SULFUR COMPOUNDS
PHASE STUDIES
PHENOLS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
RECOVERY
SULFONATES
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
USES
WELLS