摘要:
Methods are provided for synthesizing novel types of self-assembled siloxanes, such as polysiloxanes, with a sufficiently high density of amine functional groups to be useful for CO2 capture and release processes. Additionally, it has been unexpectedly found that some self-assembled polysiloxanes can be used for high temperature adsorption of CO2.
摘要:
This invention relates to the fabrication of a polymeric membrane and a process for utilizing the polymeric membrane for separating components of a feedstream. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, this invention relates to the fabrication of a polymeric membrane and a process for utilizing the polymeric membrane in the separation of aromatics from a hydrocarbon based feedstream. The membranes of the present invention possess low soft segment glass transition temperatures and improved separation characteristics.
摘要:
This invention relates to a polymeric membrane assembly which incorporates one or more layers of protective barrier films or protective barrier membrane layers to protect the susceptible polymer membrane from deterioration due to contact with water, oxygen or a combination of both. This invention also relates to a process for utilizing these polymeric membrane assemblies in separation processes involving hydrocarbon feedstreams. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, this invention relates to the use of these polymeric membrane assemblies in processes involving the separation of aromatics from a hydrocarbon based feedstream.
摘要:
A method for enhancing the stability of a solids-stabilized water-in-oil emulsion by pretreating the oil prior to emulsification. The pretreatment step can be accomplished by adding dilute acid to the oil, adding a lignosulfonate additive to the oil, sulfonating the oil, thermally oxidizing the oil, thermally treating the oil in an inert environment, and combinations thereof. The emulsion can be used in enhanced oil recovery methods, including using the emulsion as a drive fluid to displace hydrocarbons in a subterranean formation, and using the emulsion as a barrier fluid for diverting flow of fluids in the formation.
摘要:
A method for inhibiting the formation of gas hydrates in a petroleum fluid having hydrate-forming constituents is claimed. More specifically, the method can be used to treat a petroleum fluid, such as natural gas conveyed in a pipe, to inhibit the formation of a hydrate flow restriction in the pipe. The hydrate inhibitors used for practicing the method comprise substantially water soluble homopolymers and copolymers of surfactant monomers, wherein the surfactant monomer unit may be represented by the formula: where R1 and R2 independently are hydrogen or a methyl group, M is a metal cation, n is a number sufficient to produce a number average molecular weight between 1000 and 6,000,000, and o is a number from 1 to 5.
摘要:
The synthesis of a novel family of cationic monomers capable of forming viscoelastic fluids are described within. These monomers are formed primarily through the reaction of allyl halides and dimethyl alkylamines. The rheological properties of the fluids can be dramatically modified with changes in alkyl length and/or counterion structure. In addition, it is noted that these viscoelastic fluids have properties quite similar to conventional polymer solutions even though the former structures are held together through physical forces and not through chemical bonding as in the latter materials. In addition, the properties of this unique family of cationic monomers are capable of forming viscoelastic fluids in high brine solutions. Even though the counterion attached to the monomer contributes greatly to the rheological properties, addition of soluble acid, bases and salts do not destroy (through ion exchange mechanisms) the viscoelastic properties of these fluids.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a process for the viscosification of an aqueous liquid which includes the steps of forming a solvent system of an organic liquid or oil and a polar cosolvent, the polar cosolvent being less than about 15 weight percent of the solvent system, a viscosity of the solvent system being less than about 1,000 cps; forming an interpolymer complex of neutralized sulfonated polymer (water insoluble) and copolymer of styrene/vinylpyridine in the solvent system to form a solution, a concentration of the water insoluble interpolymer complex polymer in the solution being about 0.01 to about 0.5 weight percent, a viscosity of the solution being less than about 200 cps; the admixing or contacting said solution with about 5 to about 500 volume percent water, the water being immiscible with the organic liquid and the polar cosolvent and interpolymer complex transferring from the organic liquid to the water phase, thereby causing the water phase to gel (i.e., thicken). The large increase in viscosity of the aqueous phase is directly attributed to the formation of a large number of minute water-filled particles dispersed in the continuous aqueous phase.
摘要:
A solution comprising(a) water; and(b) about 0.01 to about 10 weight % of a water soluble polymerizable monomer characterized by the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is a 6-22 straight chained or branched chained alkyl or cycloalkyl group and the ratio of t to s is about 1/5 to 5/1.
摘要:
A water soluble or brine soluble rod-like polymer characterized by the formula: ##STR1## wherein n and n' are a 2 to 22 straight chained or branched chained alkyl or cycloalkyl group, and the level of sulfonation is about 20 to about 100 mole %, and M is a tertiary amine or a metal cation selected from the group consisting of alumina, iron, lead, Groups IA, IIA, IB ad IIB of the Periodic Table of Elements and level of alkylation is about 1.0 to 60 mole %.