GB2136855A - Micellar slug for oil recovery - Google Patents
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- GB2136855A GB2136855A GB08406012A GB8406012A GB2136855A GB 2136855 A GB2136855 A GB 2136855A GB 08406012 A GB08406012 A GB 08406012A GB 8406012 A GB8406012 A GB 8406012A GB 2136855 A GB2136855 A GB 2136855A
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- ULUAUXLGCMPNKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N Sulfobutanedioic acid Chemical class OC(=O)CC(C(O)=O)S(O)(=O)=O ULUAUXLGCMPNKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
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- ZXEKIIBDNHEJCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N isobutanol Chemical compound CC(C)CO ZXEKIIBDNHEJCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
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- UXVMQQNJUSDDNG-UHFFFAOYSA-L Calcium chloride Chemical compound [Cl-].[Cl-].[Ca+2] UXVMQQNJUSDDNG-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 description 1
- 229920002134 Carboxymethyl cellulose Polymers 0.000 description 1
- LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Ethanol Chemical compound CCO LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
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- PMZURENOXWZQFD-UHFFFAOYSA-L Sodium Sulfate Chemical compound [Na+].[Na+].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O PMZURENOXWZQFD-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 description 1
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- 150000008055 alkyl aryl sulfonates Chemical class 0.000 description 1
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- 229910052791 calcium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
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- 235000010948 carboxy methyl cellulose Nutrition 0.000 description 1
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- NVVZQXQBYZPMLJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N formaldehyde;naphthalene-1-sulfonic acid Chemical compound O=C.C1=CC=C2C(S(=O)(=O)O)=CC=CC2=C1 NVVZQXQBYZPMLJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
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- ZSIAUFGUXNUGDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N hexan-1-ol Chemical class CCCCCCO ZSIAUFGUXNUGDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
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- 125000002887 hydroxy group Chemical group [H]O* 0.000 description 1
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- 229910052749 magnesium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
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- 229910052700 potassium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
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- 229910052938 sodium sulfate Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
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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
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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- Organic Chemistry (AREA)
- Emulsifying, Dispersing, Foam-Producing Or Wetting Agents (AREA)
- Liquid Carbonaceous Fuels (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP58045291A JPS59173485A (ja) | 1983-03-19 | 1983-03-19 | 石油回収用ミセル溶液 |
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|---|---|
| GB8406012D0 GB8406012D0 (en) | 1984-04-11 |
| GB2136855A true GB2136855A (en) | 1984-09-26 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB08406012A Withdrawn GB2136855A (en) | 1983-03-19 | 1984-03-07 | Micellar slug for oil recovery |
Country Status (3)
| Country | Link |
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| JP (1) | JPS59173485A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| CA (1) | CA1232127A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| GB (1) | GB2136855A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2007137307A2 (en) | 2006-05-24 | 2007-11-29 | Marine 3 Technologies Holdings (Pty) Ltd | A surface active ingredient composition |
| WO2008079852A1 (en) * | 2006-12-21 | 2008-07-03 | Shell Oil Company | Method and composition for enhanced hydrocarbons recovery |
Citations (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2123882A (en) * | 1982-07-19 | 1984-02-08 | Lion Corp | Miceller slug for oil recovery |
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- 1983-03-19 JP JP58045291A patent/JPS59173485A/ja active Granted
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1984
- 1984-03-07 GB GB08406012A patent/GB2136855A/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1984-03-12 CA CA000449413A patent/CA1232127A/en not_active Expired
Patent Citations (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2123882A (en) * | 1982-07-19 | 1984-02-08 | Lion Corp | Miceller slug for oil recovery |
Cited By (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2007137307A2 (en) | 2006-05-24 | 2007-11-29 | Marine 3 Technologies Holdings (Pty) Ltd | A surface active ingredient composition |
| WO2007137307A3 (en) * | 2006-05-24 | 2008-01-24 | Marine 3 Technology Holdings P | A surface active ingredient composition |
| AU2007254548B2 (en) * | 2006-05-24 | 2012-01-12 | Marine 3 Technologies Holdings (Pty) Ltd | A surface active ingredient composition |
| RU2474467C2 (ru) * | 2006-05-24 | 2013-02-10 | Марин 3 Текнолоджиз Холдингз (Пти) Лтд | Композиция, включающая поверхностно-активный ингредиент |
| AP2705A (en) * | 2006-05-24 | 2013-07-29 | Marine 3 Technologies Holdings Pty Ltd | A surface active ingredient composition |
| WO2008079852A1 (en) * | 2006-12-21 | 2008-07-03 | Shell Oil Company | Method and composition for enhanced hydrocarbons recovery |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| JPS59173485A (ja) | 1984-10-01 |
| GB8406012D0 (en) | 1984-04-11 |
| CA1232127A (en) | 1988-02-02 |
| JPH0331871B2 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) | 1991-05-08 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |