CA1066041A - Flooding with micellar systems to solubilize equal volumes of hydrocarbon and water - Google Patents
Flooding with micellar systems to solubilize equal volumes of hydrocarbon and waterInfo
- Publication number
- CA1066041A CA1066041A CA255,604A CA255604A CA1066041A CA 1066041 A CA1066041 A CA 1066041A CA 255604 A CA255604 A CA 255604A CA 1066041 A CA1066041 A CA 1066041A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- water
- crude oil
- micellar dispersion
- micellar
- cosurfactant
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
Links
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 title claims abstract description 64
- 229930195733 hydrocarbon Natural products 0.000 title claims abstract description 18
- 150000002430 hydrocarbons Chemical class 0.000 title claims abstract description 18
- 239000004215 Carbon black (E152) Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 16
- 239000006185 dispersion Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 77
- 239000010779 crude oil Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 52
- 239000004064 cosurfactant Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 31
- 230000015572 biosynthetic process Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 30
- 239000004094 surface-active agent Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 17
- 239000003792 electrolyte Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 14
- 230000007928 solubilization Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 6
- 238000005063 solubilization Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 6
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims description 11
- 239000003921 oil Substances 0.000 abstract description 36
- 238000011084 recovery Methods 0.000 abstract description 16
- 238000005755 formation reaction Methods 0.000 abstract 2
- ZSIAUFGUXNUGDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N hexan-1-ol Chemical class CCCCCCO ZSIAUFGUXNUGDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 19
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 description 14
- 230000037230 mobility Effects 0.000 description 14
- 239000003208 petroleum Substances 0.000 description 13
- BDHFUVZGWQCTTF-UHFFFAOYSA-M sulfonate Chemical compound [O-]S(=O)=O BDHFUVZGWQCTTF-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 11
- 230000001965 increasing effect Effects 0.000 description 8
- -1 nonionic Chemical group 0.000 description 8
- AMQJEAYHLZJPGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N N-Pentanol Chemical compound CCCCCO AMQJEAYHLZJPGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 6
- LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Ethanol Chemical compound CCO LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 5
- 238000013461 design Methods 0.000 description 5
- 150000001298 alcohols Chemical class 0.000 description 4
- BFNBIHQBYMNNAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N ammonium sulfate Chemical compound N.N.OS(O)(=O)=O BFNBIHQBYMNNAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
- 229910052921 ammonium sulfate Inorganic materials 0.000 description 4
- 235000011130 ammonium sulphate Nutrition 0.000 description 4
- 239000012267 brine Substances 0.000 description 4
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 description 4
- 150000003839 salts Chemical class 0.000 description 4
- HPALAKNZSZLMCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M sodium;chloride;hydrate Chemical compound O.[Na+].[Cl-] HPALAKNZSZLMCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 4
- QGZKDVFQNNGYKY-UHFFFAOYSA-O Ammonium Chemical compound [NH4+] QGZKDVFQNNGYKY-UHFFFAOYSA-O 0.000 description 3
- 150000001875 compounds Chemical class 0.000 description 3
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 3
- 239000012071 phase Substances 0.000 description 3
- 238000004448 titration Methods 0.000 description 3
- KFZMGEQAYNKOFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N Isopropanol Chemical compound CC(C)O KFZMGEQAYNKOFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- LRHPLDYGYMQRHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N N-Butanol Chemical compound CCCCO LRHPLDYGYMQRHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- QAOWNCQODCNURD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Sulfuric acid Chemical compound OS(O)(=O)=O QAOWNCQODCNURD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 230000002411 adverse Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000008346 aqueous phase Substances 0.000 description 2
- 125000004432 carbon atom Chemical group C* 0.000 description 2
- 150000001768 cations Chemical class 0.000 description 2
- 238000004891 communication Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000007423 decrease Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000000839 emulsion Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000004530 micro-emulsion Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000035699 permeability Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000011435 rock Substances 0.000 description 2
- GEHJYWRUCIMESM-UHFFFAOYSA-L sodium sulfite Chemical compound [Na+].[Na+].[O-]S([O-])=O GEHJYWRUCIMESM-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 description 2
- 230000003381 solubilizing effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- IGFHQQFPSIBGKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N 4-nonylphenol Chemical compound CCCCCCCCCC1=CC=C(O)C=C1 IGFHQQFPSIBGKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Carbon Chemical compound [C] OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 238000006424 Flood reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- PMZURENOXWZQFD-UHFFFAOYSA-L Sodium Sulfate Chemical compound [Na+].[Na+].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O PMZURENOXWZQFD-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 description 1
- LSNNMFCWUKXFEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N Sulfurous acid Chemical compound OS(O)=O LSNNMFCWUKXFEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000008186 active pharmaceutical agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 125000003158 alcohol group Chemical group 0.000 description 1
- 230000001476 alcoholic effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 150000001299 aldehydes Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 150000008044 alkali metal hydroxides Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 125000003368 amide group Chemical group 0.000 description 1
- 150000001408 amides Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 125000000129 anionic group Chemical group 0.000 description 1
- 239000007864 aqueous solution Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000005540 biological transmission Effects 0.000 description 1
- 125000001246 bromo group Chemical group Br* 0.000 description 1
- 239000006227 byproduct Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910052799 carbon Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 125000005587 carbonate group Chemical group 0.000 description 1
- 125000002091 cationic group Chemical group 0.000 description 1
- 238000006243 chemical reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 125000001309 chloro group Chemical group Cl* 0.000 description 1
- 229940117173 croton oil Drugs 0.000 description 1
- 150000002148 esters Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 239000013505 freshwater Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000001760 fusel oil Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000005484 gravity Effects 0.000 description 1
- 125000004356 hydroxy functional group Chemical group O* 0.000 description 1
- 150000007529 inorganic bases Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 150000002500 ions Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 150000002576 ketones Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 238000005259 measurement Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000693 micelle Substances 0.000 description 1
- 150000007522 mineralic acids Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 125000000740 n-pentyl group Chemical group [H]C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])* 0.000 description 1
- SNQQPOLDUKLAAF-UHFFFAOYSA-N nonylphenol Chemical compound CCCCCCCCCC1=CC=CC=C1O SNQQPOLDUKLAAF-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 238000005457 optimization Methods 0.000 description 1
- 125000004043 oxo group Chemical group O=* 0.000 description 1
- 239000011148 porous material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 150000003138 primary alcohols Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 238000011160 research Methods 0.000 description 1
- 150000003333 secondary alcohols Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 229910052938 sodium sulfate Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 235000011152 sodium sulphate Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 235000010265 sodium sulphite Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 239000007787 solid Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000000243 solution Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000003381 stabilizer Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 description 1
- PXQLVRUNWNTZOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N sulfanyl Chemical class [SH] PXQLVRUNWNTZOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- LSNNMFCWUKXFEE-UHFFFAOYSA-L sulfite Chemical compound [O-]S([O-])=O LSNNMFCWUKXFEE-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 description 1
- 150000003871 sulfonates Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 150000003509 tertiary alcohols Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 229920003169 water-soluble polymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C09—DYES; PAINTS; POLISHES; NATURAL RESINS; ADHESIVES; COMPOSITIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- C09K—MATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
- C09K8/00—Compositions for drilling of boreholes or wells; Compositions for treating boreholes or wells, e.g. for completion or for remedial operations
- C09K8/58—Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids
- C09K8/584—Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific surfactants
Landscapes
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Oil, Petroleum & Natural Gas (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Materials Engineering (AREA)
- Organic Chemistry (AREA)
- Colloid Chemistry (AREA)
- Emulsifying, Dispersing, Foam-Producing Or Wetting Agents (AREA)
- Production Of Liquid Hydrocarbon Mixture For Refining Petroleum (AREA)
- Liquid Carbonaceous Fuels (AREA)
- Extraction Or Liquid Replacement (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US60356075A | 1975-08-11 | 1975-08-11 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1066041A true CA1066041A (en) | 1979-11-13 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA255,604A Expired CA1066041A (en) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-06-24 | Flooding with micellar systems to solubilize equal volumes of hydrocarbon and water |
Country Status (11)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPS5222502A (en, 2012) |
| AU (1) | AU1677376A (en, 2012) |
| BR (1) | BR7604819A (en, 2012) |
| CA (1) | CA1066041A (en, 2012) |
| DE (1) | DE2628526C3 (en, 2012) |
| EG (1) | EG12326A (en, 2012) |
| FR (1) | FR2321036A1 (en, 2012) |
| GB (1) | GB1520564A (en, 2012) |
| IN (1) | IN145457B (en, 2012) |
| NL (1) | NL7608930A (en, 2012) |
| RO (1) | RO84314B (en, 2012) |
Family Cites Families (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR205218A1 (es) * | 1975-01-20 | 1976-04-12 | Mc Graw Edison Co | Capacitor electrico mejorado y metodo de fabricacion |
| JPS576249B2 (en, 2012) * | 1975-01-22 | 1982-02-04 |
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1976
- 1976-06-18 IN IN1082/CAL/76A patent/IN145457B/en unknown
- 1976-06-22 GB GB25905/76A patent/GB1520564A/en not_active Expired
- 1976-06-24 CA CA255,604A patent/CA1066041A/en not_active Expired
- 1976-06-24 DE DE2628526A patent/DE2628526C3/de not_active Expired
- 1976-07-16 JP JP51084062A patent/JPS5222502A/ja active Granted
- 1976-07-23 BR BR7604819A patent/BR7604819A/pt unknown
- 1976-08-06 FR FR7624048A patent/FR2321036A1/fr not_active Withdrawn
- 1976-08-07 EG EG480/76A patent/EG12326A/xx active
- 1976-08-10 RO RO87265A patent/RO84314B/ro unknown
- 1976-08-11 AU AU16773/76A patent/AU1677376A/en not_active Expired
- 1976-08-11 NL NL7608930A patent/NL7608930A/xx not_active Application Discontinuation
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| JPS5222502A (en) | 1977-02-19 |
| AU1677376A (en) | 1978-02-16 |
| NL7608930A (nl) | 1977-02-15 |
| FR2321036A1 (fr) | 1977-03-11 |
| IN145457B (en, 2012) | 1978-10-14 |
| RO84314A (ro) | 1984-05-23 |
| EG12326A (en) | 1978-09-30 |
| DE2628526A1 (de) | 1977-02-24 |
| RO84314B (ro) | 1984-07-30 |
| JPS562595B2 (en, 2012) | 1981-01-20 |
| DE2628526C3 (de) | 1980-01-17 |
| GB1520564A (en) | 1978-08-09 |
| DE2628526B2 (de) | 1979-05-17 |
| BR7604819A (pt) | 1977-08-02 |
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