Carbon nanotube enables quantum leap in oil recovery

Journal Article · Thu Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 2011 · Materials Research Bulletin

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/J.MATERRESBULL.2011.04.028· OSTI ID:22212226

Ito, Masaei ^[1]; Noguchi, Toru; Ueki, Hiroyuki ^[2]; Takeuchi, Kenji ^[3]; Endo, Morinobu ^[4]

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1. Schlumberger K.K., 2-2-1 Fuchinobe, Chuo, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0206 (Japan)
2. Research Center for Exotic Nanocarbons Project, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano 380-8553 (Japan)
3. Institute of Carbon Science and Technology, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano 380-8553 (Japan)
4. Faculty of Engineering, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano 386-8555 (Japan)

Highlights: {yields} A novel sealing material based on a CNT-rubber composite was developed for use in oilfield. {yields} Solved the critical issues of dispersion and bonding on CNT-rubber composites. {yields} Clarified the mechanism of nano network reinforcement using test data. -- Abstract: A novel sealing material based on a CNT-rubber composite was developed for use in producing oil from deep, hot reservoirs. Fully dispersed and better bondings are two critical advances that enhance its mechanical properties. Authors solved the critical issues and clarified the mechanism of nano network reinforcement using test data. The resulting sealing solution underwent field tests around the world, and it marks a rare success story for the use of nanotechnology in the oilfield.

• OSTI ID: 22212226
• Journal Information: Materials Research Bulletin, Vol. 46, Issue 9; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2011 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0025-5408
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
77 NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
CARBON NANOTUBES
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
SEALING MATERIALS