Abstract:
The present disclosure provides methods of using a nonionic surfactant for enhanced oil recovery, where the nonionic surfactant is prepared with a double metal cyanide catalyst. The present disclosure also provides for an emulsion that includes carbon dioxide, a diluent and the nonionic surfactant.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a foam-forming composition having good low temperature stability and method of use thereof for enhanced oil recovery. Said foam-forming composition comprises an anionic sulfonate surfactant, preferably an alpha-olefin sulfonate, a alkyl ether solvent, and water and is preferably stable to at least -5C. A preferred alkyl ether solvent has the formula C8H18O3, C8H16O3, or mixtures thereof. Preferred alpha-olefin sulfonate have 10 to 18 carbons, preferably 12 carbons. A preferred method for recovering oil from a reservoir comprises the periodic injection of gas and said foam-forming composition into the reservoir and contacting the oil in the reservoir with the foam so as to assist in the recovery of oil from the reservoir.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及具有良好的低温稳定性的发泡组合物及其用于提高油回收率的方法。 所述发泡组合物包含阴离子磺酸盐表面活性剂,优选α-烯烃磺酸盐,烷基醚溶剂和水,并且优选稳定至少至-5℃。 优选的烷基醚溶剂具有式C 8 H 18 O 3,C 8 H 16 O 3或其混合物。 优选的α-烯烃磺酸盐具有10至18个碳,优选12个碳。 从储存器中回收油的优选方法包括将气体和所述形成泡沫的组合物定期注入储存器中并使储存器中的油与泡沫接触,以帮助从储存器回收油。
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present disclosure include modified nonionic surfactant formulations having a nonionic surfactant and a pour point depressant, where the modified nonionic surfactant formulations have a pour point of -3 °C to -54 °C. In one or more embodiments, the modified nonionic surfactant formulations can be introduced into a flow of carbon dioxide, where the flow of carbon dioxide and the modified nonionic surfactant formulation are injected into an oil containing reservoir. In one or more embodiments, an emulsion of the carbon dioxide and the nonionic surfactant form in the oil containing reservoir, where the use of the pour point depressant provides minimal interference in forming the emulsion.
Abstract:
A method of enhancing oil recovery by providing a mobile surfactant injection system including a storage tank, means for injecting surfactant into a scCO 2 stream, and a feedback control for maintaining a constant concentration of surfactant in a gas stream, the method including the steps of creating a fluid comprising the surfactant and the injection gas, and injecting the fluid into the oil field strata.
Abstract:
Prepare a branched alcohol-based sugar surfactant by: (a) providing an ether alcohol and a fully acetylated sugar where the ether alcohol has the structure of Structure (I); (b) coupling the ether alcohol with the acetylated sugar in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst to form a branched glucoside acetate; and (c) deprotecting the glucoside acetate by removing the acetate moieties and replacing them with hydrogen atoms in the presence of a base to form a surfactant having the structure (II).
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards oil recovery compositions. As an example, an oil recovery composition can include a dimeric non- ionic surfactant and carbon dioxide.