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Khoramian R, Issakhov M, Pourafshary P, Gabdullin M, Sharipova A. Surface modification of nanoparticles for enhanced applicability of nanofluids in harsh reservoir conditions: A comprehensive review for improved oil recovery. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 333:103296. [PMID: 39241391 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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Nanoparticles improve traditional Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) methods but face instability issues. Surface modification resolves these, making it vital to understand its impact on EOR effectiveness. This paper examines how surface-modified nanoparticles can increase oil recovery rates. We discuss post-synthesis modifications like chemical functionalization, surfactant and polymer coatings, surface etching, and oxidation, and during-synthesis modifications like core-shell formation, in-situ ligand exchange, and surface passivation. Oil displacement studies show surface-engineered nanoparticles outperform conventional EOR methods. Coatings or functionalizations alter nanoparticle size by 1-5 nm, ensuring colloidal stability for 7 to 30 days at 25 to 65 °C and 30,000 to 150,000 ppm NaCl. This stability ensures uniform distribution and enhanced penetration through low-permeability (1-10 md) rocks, improving oil recovery by 5 to 50 %. Enhanced recovery is achieved through 1-25 μm oil-in-water emulsions, increased viscosity by ≥30 %, wettability changes from 170° to <10°, and interfacial tension reductions of up to 95 %. Surface oxidation is suitable for carbon-based nanoparticles in high-permeability (≥500 md) reservoirs, leading to 80 % oil recovery in micromodel studies. Surface etching is efficient for all nanoparticle types, and combining it with chemical functionalization enhances resistance to harsh conditions (≥40,000 ppm salinity and ≥ 50 °C). Modifying nanoparticle surfaces with a silane coupling agent before using polymers and surfactants improves EOR parameters and reduces polymer thermal degradation (e.g., only 10 % viscosity decrease after 90 days). Economically, 500 ppm of nanoparticles requires 56.25 kg in a 112,500 m3 reservoir, averaging $200/kg, and 2000 ppm of surface modifiers require 4 kg at $3.39/kg. This results in 188,694.30 barrels, or $16,039,015.50 at $85 per barrel for a 20 % increase in oil recovery. The economic benefits justify the initial costs, highlighting the importance of cost-effective nanoparticles for EOR applications.
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- Reza Khoramian
- School of Mining and Geosciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- School of Mining and Geosciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan.
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Emmanuel M. Unveiling the revolutionary role of nanoparticles in the oil and gas field: Unleashing new avenues for enhanced efficiency and productivity. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33957. [PMID: 39055810 PMCID: PMC11269882 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Prominent oil corporations are currently engaged in a thorough examination of the potential implementation of nanoparticles within the oil and gas sector. This is evidenced by the substantial financial investments made towards research and development, which serves as a testament to the significant consideration given to nanoparticles. Indeed, nanoparticles has garnered increasing attention and innovative applications across various industries, including but not limited to food, biomedicine, electronics, and materials. In recent years, the oil and gas industry has conducted extensive research on the utilization of nanoparticles for diverse purposes, such as well stimulation, cementing, wettability, drilling fluids, and enhanced oil recovery. To explore the manifold uses of nanoparticles in the oil and gas sector, a comprehensive literature review was conducted. Reviewing several published study data leads to the conclusion that nanoparticles can effectively increase oil recovery by 10 %-15 % of the initial oil in place while tertiary oil recovery gives 20-30 % extra initial oil in place. Besides, it has been noted that the properties of the reservoir rock influence the choice of the right nanoparticle for oil recovery. The present work examines the utilization of nanoparticles in the oil and gas sector, providing a comprehensive analysis of their applications, advantages, and challenges. The article explores various applications of nanoparticles in the industry, including enhanced oil recovery, drilling fluids, wellbore strengthening, and reservoir characterization. By delving into these applications, the article offers a thorough understanding of how nanoparticles are employed in different processes within the sector. This analysis may prove highly advantageous for future studies and applications in the oil and gas sector.
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- Marwa Emmanuel
- University of Dodoma, College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, Chemistry Department, Dodoma, Tanzania
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Salem KG, Tantawy MA, Gawish AA, Salem AM, Gomaa S, El-hoshoudy A. Key aspects of polymeric nanofluids as a new enhanced oil recovery approach: A comprehensive review. FUEL 2024; 368:131515. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2024.131515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Dong Z, Qian S, Li W, Ma X, Hou T, Zhang T, Yang Z, Lin K, Yi H. Molecular dynamics simulation of surfactant reducing MMP between CH 4 and n-decane. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26441. [PMID: 38455566 PMCID: PMC10918016 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Reinjecting produced methane offers cost-efficiency and environmental benefits for enhances oil recovery. High minimum miscibility pressure (MMP) in methane-oil systems poses a challenge. To overcome this, researchers are increasingly focusing on using surfactants to reduce MMP, thus enhancing the effectiveness of methane injections for oil recovery. This study investigated the impact of pressure and temperature on the equilibrium interfacial tension of the CH4+n-decane system using molecular dynamics simulations and the vanishing interfacial tension technique. The primary goal was to assess the potential of surfactants in lowering MMP. Among four tested surfactants, ME-6 exhibited the most promise by reducing MMP by 14.10% at 373 K. Key findings include that the addition of ME-6 enriching CH4 at the interface, enhancing its solubility in n-decane, improving n-decane diffusion capacity, CH4 weakens n-decane interactions and strengthens its own interaction with n-decane. As the difference in interactions of n-decane with ME-6's ends decreases, the system trends towards a mixed phase. This research sets the stage for broader applications of mixed-phase methane injection in reservoirs, with the potential for reduced gas flaring and environmental benefits.
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- Xi'an Shiyou University, Xi'an, 710065, China
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- Xi'an Shiyou University, Xi'an, 710065, China
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- Xi'an Shiyou University, Xi'an, 710065, China
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- Xi'an Shiyou University, Xi'an, 710065, China
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- China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing, 102249, China
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- Liaohe Oilfield of China National Petroleum Corp, Panjin, 124000, China
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Shah V, Panchal B, Gona C, Shah M, Prajapati M. A comprehensive study on applications of nanomaterials in petroleum upstream and downstream industry. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:14406-14423. [PMID: 38291212 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31569-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Nanotechnology has emerged as a revolutionary technology that has been applied in the oil and gas industry for over a decade, spanning the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. Nanotechnology has made significant contributions to the exploration of crude oil and natural gas, both in underground and deep-water environments. It has also played a crucial role in improving the drilling process, enabling the extraction of oil and gas resources from beneath the Earth's surface. Nanoparticles, with their unique physical and chemical properties, such as high specific surface area, high pore volume, and small size, have demonstrated considerable potential in the oil industry. Extensive research has been conducted to explore various types of nanoparticles for advanced applications, including oil exploration, drilling, production, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Moreover, nanomaterials have found applications in downstream and intermediate sectors, such as crude oil refining, natural gas processing, and transportation and storage of petroleum products. Ongoing advancements in nanomaterial synthesis methods, the exploration of new nanomaterial uses, and understanding the remarkable properties of nanomaterials will continue to make them increasingly valuable in the oil and gas sector. The oil and gas industry recognises the potential of nanotechnology and nanoparticles and is investing significantly in research and development in this area. This comprehensive review aims to summarise successful applications of nanotechnology while addressing associated challenges. It serves as a valuable resource for future research and application endeavours in the field, highlighting the potential of nanotechnology in the oil and gas industry.
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- Vraj Shah
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, S. S Agrawal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Navsari, Gujarat, India
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Skouras ED, Karagiannakis NP, Burganos VN. Thermal Conduction in Hybrid Nanofluids and Aggregates. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:282. [PMID: 38334552 PMCID: PMC10857394 DOI: 10.3390/nano14030282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Hybrid nanofluids contain more than one type of nanoparticle and have shown improved thermofluidic properties compared to more conventional ones that contain a single nanocomponent. Such hybrid systems have been introduced to improve further the thermal and mass transport properties of nanoparticulate systems that affect a multitude of applications. The impact of a second particle type on the effective thermal conductivity of nanofluids is investigated here using the reconstruction of particle configurations and prediction of thermal efficiency with meshless methods, placing emphasis on the role of particle aggregation. An algorithm to obtain particle clusters of the core-shell type is presented as an alternative to random mixing. The method offers rapid, controlled reconstruction of clustered systems with tailored properties, such as the fractal dimension, the average number of particles per aggregate, and the distribution of distinct particle types within the aggregates. The nanoparticle dispersion conditions are found to have a major impact on the thermal properties of hybrid nanofluids. Specifically, the spatial distribution of the two particle types within the aggregates and the shape of the aggregates, as described by their fractal dimension, are shown to affect strongly the conductivity of the nanofluid even at low volume fractions. Cluster configurations made up of a high-conducting core and a low-conducting shell were found to be advantageous for conduction. Low fractal dimension aggregates favored the creation of long continuous pathways across the nanofluid and increased conductivity.
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- Eugene D. Skouras
- Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT), Foundation for Research and Technology, Hellas (FORTH), GR-26504 Patras, Greece; (E.D.S.); (N.P.K.)
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of the Peloponnese, GR-26334 Patras, Greece
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT), Foundation for Research and Technology, Hellas (FORTH), GR-26504 Patras, Greece; (E.D.S.); (N.P.K.)
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT), Foundation for Research and Technology, Hellas (FORTH), GR-26504 Patras, Greece; (E.D.S.); (N.P.K.)
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Yang K, Bai Y, Ma J, Sun J, Liu Y, Lang Y. Functional Gels and Chemicals Used in Oil and Gas Drilling Engineering: A Status and Prospective. Gels 2024; 10:47. [PMID: 38247770 PMCID: PMC10815433 DOI: 10.3390/gels10010047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Research into functional gels and chemicals and their applications represents a cutting-edge international field of study. For example, investigating how they can be applied in oil and gas drilling (and extraction engineering) and developing novel functional chemical materials for the oil field could provide innovative solutions and technological methods for oil and gas drilling and extraction operations. Through a literature analysis, this paper presents a review of the current research status and application scenarios of different types of functional gels and chemicals, both domestically and internationally. The classification and preparation principles of various functional materials are systematically outlined and the current applications of functional gels and chemicals in oil and gas drilling and extraction engineering are introduced. These applications include drilling and plugging, enhanced oil recovery, water plugging, and profile control. The formation mechanisms and application scenarios of different types of gels and chemicals are also analyzed and summarized, with a discussion of their prospects in oil and gas drilling and extraction engineering. We broaden the scope of functional gels and chemicals by exploring new application fields and promoting the development of different types of gels and chemicals in a more intelligent direction.
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China; (K.Y.); (J.M.); (J.S.); (Y.L.); (Y.L.)
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Hosny R, Zahran A, Abotaleb A, Ramzi M, Mubarak MF, Zayed MA, Shahawy AE, Hussein MF. Nanotechnology Impact on Chemical-Enhanced Oil Recovery: A Review and Bibliometric Analysis of Recent Developments. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:46325-46345. [PMID: 38107971 PMCID: PMC10720301 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Oil and gas are only two industries that could change because of nanotechnology, a rapidly growing field. The chemical-enhanced oil recovery (CEOR) method uses chemicals to accelerate oil flow from reservoirs. New and enhanced CEOR compounds that are more efficient and eco-friendly can be created using nanotechnology. One of the main research areas is creating novel nanomaterials that can transfer EOR chemicals to the reservoir more effectively. It was creating nanoparticles that can be used to change the viscosity and surface tension of reservoir fluids and constructing nanoparticles that can be utilized to improve the efficiency of the EOR compounds that are already in use. The assessment also identifies some difficulties that must be overcome before nanotechnology-based EOR can become widely used in industry. These difficulties include the requirement for creating mass-producible, cost-effective nanomaterials. There is a need to create strategies for supplying nanomaterials to the reservoir without endangering the formation of the reservoir. The requirement is to evaluate the environmental effects of CEOR compounds based on nanotechnology. The advantages of nanotechnology-based EOR are substantial despite the difficulties. Nanotechnology could make oil production more effective, profitable, and less environmentally harmful. An extensive overview of the most current advancements in nanotechnology-based EOR is provided in this paper. It is a useful resource for researchers and business people interested in this area. This review's analysis of current advancements in nanotechnology-based EOR shows that this area is attracting more and more attention. There have been a lot more publications on this subject in recent years, and a lot of research is being done on many facets of nanotechnology-based EOR. The scientometric investigation discovered serious inadequacies in earlier studies on adopting EOR and its potential benefits for a sustainable future. Research partnerships, joint ventures, and cutting-edge technology that consider assessing current changes and advances in oil output can all benefit from the results of our scientometric analysis.
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- Rasha Hosny
- Department
of Production, Egyptian Petroleum Research
Institute (EPRI), Ahmed El-Zomer, Cairo 11727, Egypt
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- Department
of Production, Egyptian Petroleum Research
Institute (EPRI), Ahmed El-Zomer, Cairo 11727, Egypt
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- Department
of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department
of Production, Egyptian Petroleum Research
Institute (EPRI), Ahmed El-Zomer, Cairo 11727, Egypt
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- Department
of Petroleum Application, Egyptian Petroleum
Research Institute (EPRI), Ahmed El-Zomer, Cairo 11727, Egypt
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- Chemistry
Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department
of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Chemistry
Department, College of Science, Al-Jouf
University, Sakakah 74331, Saudi Arabia
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Meng J, Mao G, Zhu Z, Li Q, Lin X, Wang L, Li Y, Huang Y. Novel Environmentally Responsive Polyvinyl Polyamine Hydrogels Capable of Phase Transformation with Temperature for Applications in Reservoir Profile Control. Gels 2023; 9:950. [PMID: 38131936 PMCID: PMC10742972 DOI: 10.3390/gels9120950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Hydrogel has been widely used in reservoir regulation for enhancing oil recovery, however, this process can experience negative influences on the properties and effects of the hydrogels. Therefore, developing novel hydrogels with excellent environmental responsiveness would improve the formation adaptability of hydrogels. In this study, novel polyvinyl polyamine hydrogels were synthesized by a ring-opening addition reaction between polyvinyl polyamines and polyethylene glycol glycidyl ether. The results of atomic force microscopy and transmission electron microscopy showed that the polyvinyl polyamine gel had a porous and irregular bulk structure and was endowed with water storage. With the temperature rising from 30 °C to 60 °C, the transmittance of diethylenetriamine hydrogel decreased from 84.3% to 18.8%, indicating that a phase transition had occurred. After the polyvinyl polyamine hydrogel with low initial viscosity was injected into the formation in the liquid phase, the increase of the reservoir temperature caused it to turn into an elastomer, thereby migrating to the depth of the reservoir and achieving effective plugging. Polyvinyl polyamine hydrogel could improve the profile of heterogeneous layers significantly by forcing subsequent fluids into the low permeability zone in the form of elastomers in the medium temperature reservoirs of 40-60 °C. The novel environmentally responsive polyvinyl polyamine hydrogels, capable of phase transformation with temperature, exhibited superior performance in recovering residual oil, which was beneficial for applications in reservoir profile control and oilfield development.
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- Jianxun Meng
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China;
- Research Institute of Oil Production Engineering, Daqing Oilfield Limited Company, Daqing 163453, China; (Q.L.); (X.L.); (L.W.); (Y.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Stimulation, Daqing 163453, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China;
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- Research Institute of Oil Production Engineering, Daqing Oilfield Limited Company, Daqing 163453, China; (Q.L.); (X.L.); (L.W.); (Y.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Stimulation, Daqing 163453, China
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- Research Institute of Oil Production Engineering, Daqing Oilfield Limited Company, Daqing 163453, China; (Q.L.); (X.L.); (L.W.); (Y.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Stimulation, Daqing 163453, China
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- Research Institute of Oil Production Engineering, Daqing Oilfield Limited Company, Daqing 163453, China; (Q.L.); (X.L.); (L.W.); (Y.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Stimulation, Daqing 163453, China
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- Research Institute of Oil Production Engineering, Daqing Oilfield Limited Company, Daqing 163453, China; (Q.L.); (X.L.); (L.W.); (Y.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Stimulation, Daqing 163453, China
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- Research Institute of Oil Production Engineering, Daqing Oilfield Limited Company, Daqing 163453, China; (Q.L.); (X.L.); (L.W.); (Y.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Stimulation, Daqing 163453, China
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- No. 2 Production Plant, Daqing Oilfield Limited Company, Daqing 163461, China;
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Basfar S, Elkatatny S. Micronized calcium carbonate to enhance water-based drilling fluid properties. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18295. [PMID: 37880289 PMCID: PMC10600240 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45776-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Advanced drilling technique requires competent drilling fluids. This study tests micronized calcium carbonate (CaCO3) as a water-based drilling fluid (WBDF) additive. CaCO3 microparticles were extracted from Aruma formation outcrop and studied for structural, colloidal stability, morphology, and particle size distribution. WBDF systems were prepared with varying quantities of CaCO3 microparticles, including 0, 15, 30, and 45 lb/bbl, respectively. The addition of CaCO3 microparticles was investigated in terms of the rheological, high pressure-high temperature (HPHT) filtration, barite sagging, density, and pH. The results showed that CaCO3 microparticles are stable at a pH greater than 8. Moreover, fluid containing CaCO3 microparticles exhibited an enhancement in rheological properties. The yield point increased by 29%, 34%, and 37% for 15, 30, and 45 lb/bbl of CaCO3 respectively. In addition, the HPHT filtration also showed that CaCO3 has a significant improvement in both filtration loss and filter cake thickness. The filter cake thickness decreased by 17%, 40%, and 65% at 15, 30, and 45 lb/bbl of CaCO3 respectively. Static and dynamic sag maintained in a safe range at 30 lb/bbl of CaCO3 microparticles. This study showed that using CaCO3 microparticles along with conventional fluid additives improved the thermal stability and rheological properties of drilling fluid.
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- Salem Basfar
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
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Hamedi H, Zendehboudi S, Rezaei N, Azizi A, Shahhoseini F. Application of Functionalized Fe 3O 4 Magnetic Nanoparticles Using CTAB and SDS for Oil Separation from Oil-in-Water Nanoemulsions. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023. [PMID: 37256995 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c03266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Using magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) for emulsified oil separation from wastewater is becoming increasingly widespread. This study aims to synthesize MNPs using amphiphilic coatings to stabilize the MNPs and prevent their agglomeration for efficiently breaking oil-in-water nanoemulsions. We coat two different sizes of Fe3O4 nanoparticles (15-20 and 50-100 nm) using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) with surfactant-to-MNP mass ratios of 0.4 and 0.8. We study the effect of various variables on the demulsification performance, including the MNP size and concentration, coating materials, and MNP loading. Based on the oil-water separation analysis, the smaller size MNPs (MNP-S) show a better demulsification performance than the larger ones (MNP-L ) for a 1000 ppm dodecane-in-water emulsion containing nanosized oil droplets (250-300 nm). For smaller MNPs (MNP-S) and at low dosage level of 0.5 g/L, functionalizing with surfactant-to-MNP mass ratio of 0.4, the functionalization increases the separation efficiency (SE) from 57.5% for bare MNP-S to 86.1% and 99.8 for the SDS and CTAB coatings, respectively. The highest SE for MNP-S@CTAB and the zeta potential measurements imply that electrostatic attraction between negatively charged oil droplets (-55.9 ± 2.44 mV) and positively charged MNP-S@CTAB (+35.8 ± 0.34 mV) is the major contributor to a high SE. Furthermore, the reusability tests for MNP-S@CTAB reveal that after 10 cycles, the amount of oil adsorption capacity decreases slightly, from 20 to 19 mg/g, indicating an excellent stability of synthesized nanoparticles. In conclusion, functionalized MNPs with tailored functional groups feature a high oil SE that could be effectively used for oil separation from emulsified oily wastewater streams.
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- Hamideh Hamedi
- Department of Process Engineering, Memorial University, St. John's A1B 3X9, Newfoundland, Canada
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- Department of Process Engineering, Memorial University, St. John's A1B 3X9, Newfoundland, Canada
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- Department of Process Engineering, Memorial University, St. John's A1B 3X9, Newfoundland, Canada
- Department of Separation Science, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Lappeenranta 53850, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, Memorial University, St. John's A1C 5S7, Newfoundland, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Memorial University, St. John's A1C 5S7, Newfoundland, Canada
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Ngouangna E, Jaafar MZ, Norddin M, Agi A, Yakasai F, Oseh JO, Mamah SC, Yahya MN, Al-Ani M. Effect of Salinity on Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles Flooding in Enhanced Oil Recovery: A Mechanistic Study. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:17819-17833. [PMID: 37251146 PMCID: PMC10210169 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c00695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Fluid-fluid interactions can affect any enhanced oil recovery (EOR) method, including nanofluid (NF) brine-water flooding. Flooding with NFs changes wettability and lowers oil-water interfacial tension (IFT). Preparation and modification affect the nanoparticle (NP) performance. Hydroxyapatite (HAP) NPs in EOR are yet to be properly verified. HAP was synthesized in this study using co-precipitation and in situ surface functionalization with sodium dodecyl sulfate in order to investigate its impact on EOR processes at high temperatures and different salinities. The following techniques were employed, in that sequence, to verify its synthesis: transmission electron microscopy, zeta potential, thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, particle size analysis, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectra. The outcomes showed the production of HAP, with the particles being evenly dispersed and stable in aqueous solution. The particles' surface charge increased from -5 to -27 mV when the pH was changed from 1 to 13. The HAP NFs at 0.1 wt % altered the wettability of sandstone core plugs from oil-wet at 111.7 to water-wet at 9.0 contact angles at salinity ranges of 5000 ppm to 30,000 ppm. Additionally, the IFT was reduced to 3 mN/m HAP with an incremental oil recovery of 17.9% of the initial oil in place. The HAP NF thus demonstrated excellent effectiveness in EOR through IFT reduction, wettability change, and oil displacement in both low and high salinity conditions.
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- Eugene
N. Ngouangna
- Departmentii
of Petroleum Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia, Johor
Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Departmentii
of Petroleum Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia, Johor
Bahru 81310, Malaysia
- Institute
for Oil and Gas (IFOG), Universiti Technology
Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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- Departmentii
of Petroleum Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia, Johor
Bahru 81310, Malaysia
- Institute
for Oil and Gas (IFOG), Universiti Technology
Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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- Faculty
of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, University Malaysia Pahang, Kuantan, Pahang 68145, Malaysia
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- Departmentii
of Petroleum Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia, Johor
Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Departmentii
of Petroleum Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia, Johor
Bahru 81310, Malaysia
- Department
of Petroleum Engineering, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 1526, Owerri 460083, Imo State, Nigeria
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- Advanced
Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and
Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- Departmentii
of Petroleum Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia, Johor
Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Departmentii
of Petroleum Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia, Johor
Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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Ambaliya M, Bera A. A Perspective Review on the Current Status and Development of Polymer Flooding in Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Polymeric Nanofluids. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c04582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Meet Ambaliya
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382426, India
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382426, India
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Iravani M, Khalilnezhad Z, Khalilnezhad A. A review on application of nanoparticles for EOR purposes: history and current challenges. JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2023; 13:959-994. [PMID: 36644438 PMCID: PMC9831025 DOI: 10.1007/s13202-022-01606-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Applications of nanotechnology in several fields of petroleum industry, e.g., refinery, drilling and enhanced oil recovery (EOR), have attracted a lot of attention, recently. This research investigates the applications of nanoparticles in EOR process. The potential of various nanoparticles, in hybrid and bare forms for altering the state of wettability, reducing the interfacial tension (IFT), changing the viscosity and activation of other EOR mechanisms are studied based on recent findings. Focusing on EOR, hybrid applications of nanoparticles with surfactants, polymers, low-salinity phases and foams are discussed and their synergistic effects are evaluated. Also, activated EOR mechanisms are defined and specified. Since the stabilization of nanofluids in harsh conditions of reservoir is vital for EOR applications, different methods for stabilizing nanofluids through EOR procedures are reviewed. Besides, a discussion on different functional groups of NPs is represented. Later, an economic model for evaluation of EOR process is examined and "Hotelling" method as an appropriate model for investigation of economic aspects of EOR process is introduced in detail. The findings of this study can lead to better understanding of fundamental basis about efficiency of nanoparticles in EOR process, activated EOR mechanisms during application of nanoparticles, selection of appropriate nanoparticles, the methods of stabilizing and economic evaluation for EOR process with respect to costs and outcomes.
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- Mostafa Iravani
- Faculty of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, 51335-1996 Iran
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- Faculty of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, 51335-1996 Iran
- Grupo de Investigación en Fenómenos de Superficie−Michael Polanyi, Facultad de Minas, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Medellín, 050034 Medellín, Colombia
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Rahman MM, Ahmed L, Anika F, Riya AA, Kali SK, Rauf A, Sharma R. Bioinorganic Nanoparticles for the Remediation of Environmental Pollution: Critical Appraisal and Potential Avenues. Bioinorg Chem Appl 2023; 2023:2409642. [PMID: 37077203 PMCID: PMC10110382 DOI: 10.1155/2023/2409642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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Nowadays, environmental pollution has become a critical issue for both developed and developing countries. Because of excessive industrialization, burning of fossil fuels, mining and exploration, extensive agricultural activities, and plastics, the environment is being contaminated rapidly through soil, air, and water. There are a variety of approaches for treating environmental toxins, but each has its own set of restrictions. As a result, various therapies are accessible, and approaches that are effective, long-lasting, less harmful, and have a superior outcome are extensively demanded. Modern research advances focus more on polymer-based nanoparticles, which are frequently used in drug design, drug delivery systems, environmental remediation, power storage, transformations, and other fields. Bioinorganic nanomaterials could be a better candidate to control contaminants in the environment. In this article, we focused on their synthesis, characterization, photocatalytic process, and contributions to environmental remediation against numerous ecological hazards. In this review article, we also tried to explore their recent advancements and futuristic contributions to control and prevent various pollutants in the environment.
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- Md. Mominur Rahman
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, East-West University, Aftabnagar, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Swabi, Anbar, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Hussain KA, Chen C, Haggerty R, Schubert M, Li Y. Fundamental Mechanisms and Factors Associated with Nanoparticle-Assisted Enhanced Oil Recovery. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c02620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Kazi Albab Hussain
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska68588, United States
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey07030, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska68588, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska68588, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska68588, United States
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Al-Asadi A, Rodil E, Soto A. Nanoparticles in Chemical EOR: A Review on Flooding Tests. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4142. [PMID: 36500766 PMCID: PMC9735815 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The use of nanofluids is showing promise as an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) method. Several reviews have been published focusing on the main mechanisms involved in the process. This new study, unlike previous works, aims to collect information about the most promising nano-EOR methods according to their performance in core-flooding tests. As its main contribution, it presents useful information for researchers interested in experimental application of nano-EOR methods. Additional recoveries (after brine flooding) up to 15% of the original oil in place, or higher when combined with smart water or magnetic fields, have been found with formulations consisting of simple nanoparticles in water or brine. The functionalization of nanoparticles and their combination with surfactants and/or polymers take advantage of the synergy of different EOR methods and can lead to higher additional recoveries. The cost, difficulty of preparation, and stability of the formulations have to be considered in practical applications. Additional oil recoveries shown in the reviewed papers encourage the application of the method at larger scales, but experimental limitations could be offering misleading results. More rigorous and systematic works are required to draw reliable conclusions regarding the best type and size of nanoparticles according to the application (type of rock, permeability, formation brine, reservoir conditions, other chemicals in the formulation, etc.).
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- Akram Al-Asadi
- Cross-Disciplinary Research Center in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS), Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Chemical and Petrochemical Techniques Engineering Department, Basra Engineering Technical College, Southern Technical University, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Basra 61003, Iraq
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- Cross-Disciplinary Research Center in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS), Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Cross-Disciplinary Research Center in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS), Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Use of synthetic calcium carbonate particles as an additive in water-based drilling fluids. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Jafarbeigi E, Ahmadi Y, Mansouri M, Ayatollahi S. Experimental Core Flooding Investigation of New ZnO-γAl 2O 3 Nanocomposites for Enhanced Oil Recovery in Carbonate Reservoirs. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:39107-39121. [PMID: 36340127 PMCID: PMC9631809 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Generally, crude oil production in mature oil reservoirs is difficult. In this regard, some nanoparticles have been used to upgrade injected water into oil reservoirs. These nanoparticles can be used in a variety of injectable waters, including smart water (SMW) with special salinity. This study aims to evaluate the performance of the injection of SMW with ZnO-γAl2O3 nanoparticles in enhanced oil recovery (EOR). The performance of SMW with ZnO-γAl2O3 nanoparticles in regard to contact angle (CA), interfacial tension (IFT) reduction, and oil production with core flooding tests was investigated. The newly prepared ZnO-γAl2O3 structure was characterized by energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses in this research. The effects of different concentrations of nanofluids on zeta potential (ZP) and conductivity were investigated. The ZP test confirmed the results of the stability tests of the developed nanofluids in water-based solutions. After the introduction of ZnO-γAl2O3 nanoparticles into the formation of brine and SMW solutions, oil-water (O/W) IFT was reduced. Based on the results, the IFT decreased more when nanoparticles and ions were present in the system. The results of the present study showed that at the concentration of SW+300 ppm ZnO-γAl2O3, the IFT value reached 11 mN/m from 27.24 mN/m. The results of the CA tests showed that improving the capabilities of salt water in the presence of nanoparticles has resulted in a very effective reduction. Also, in this regard, very hydrophilic wettability was achieved using SMW with stable nanoparticles. Moreover, the results of the present study showed that at the concentration of SMW+300 ppm ZnO-γAl2O3 nanoparticles, the CA value reached 31 from 161°. In the end, the solution of SW+300 ppm ZnO-γAl2O3 improved the OR by 15 and 24%. This research indicated that it is possible to develop and implement different nanoparticles by combining SMW to manage reservoir rock wettability and maximize OR from carbonate reservoirs. Thus, this combination as an effective agent could significantly increase reservoir sweep efficiency. Thus, as a result, using the established hybrid technique has distinct advantages over using SMW flooding alone.
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- Ehsan Jafarbeigi
- Department
of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Ilam
University, Ilam, Iran, P.O. Box 69315/516
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- Department
of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Ilam
University, Ilam, Iran, P.O. Box 69315/516
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- Department
of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Ilam
University, Ilam, Iran, P.O. Box 69315/516
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- Department
of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif
University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 1458889694
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Dordzie G, Dejam M. Experimental Study on Alternating Injection of Silica and Zirconia Nanoparticles with Low Salinity Water and Surfactant into Fractured Carbonate Reservoirs for Enhanced Oil Recovery. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c02741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Gideon Dordzie
- Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, Wyoming 82071-2000, United States
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- Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, Wyoming 82071-2000, United States
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Khoramian R, Kharrat R, Pourafshary P, Golshokooh S, Hashemi F. Spontaneous Imbibition Oil Recovery by Natural Surfactant/Nanofluid: An Experimental and Theoretical Study. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3563. [PMID: 36296753 PMCID: PMC9610698 DOI: 10.3390/nano12203563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Organic surfactants have been utilized with different nanoparticles in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) operations due to the synergic mechanisms of nanofluid stabilization, wettability alteration, and oil-water interfacial tension reduction. However, investment and environmental issues are the main concerns to make the operation more practical. The present study introduces a natural and cost-effective surfactant named Azarboo for modifying the surface traits of silica nanoparticles for more efficient EOR. Surface-modified nanoparticles were synthesized by conjugating negatively charged Azarboo surfactant on positively charged amino-treated silica nanoparticles. The effect of the hybrid application of the natural surfactant and amine-modified silica nanoparticles was investigated by analysis of wettability alteration. Amine-surfactant-functionalized silica nanoparticles were found to be more effective than typical nanoparticles. Amott cell experiments showed maximum imbibition oil recovery after nine days of treatment with amine-surfactant-modified nanoparticles and fifteen days of treatment with amine-modified nanoparticles. This finding confirmed the superior potential of amine-surfactant-modified silica nanoparticles compared to amine-modified silica nanoparticles. Modeling showed that amine surfactant-treated SiO2 could change wettability from strongly oil-wet to almost strongly water-wet. In the case of amine-treated silica nanoparticles, a strongly water-wet condition was not achieved. Oil displacement experiments confirmed the better performance of amine-surfactant-treated SiO2 nanoparticles compared to amine-treated SiO2 by improving oil recovery by 15%. Overall, a synergistic effect between Azarboo surfactant and amine-modified silica nanoparticles led to wettability alteration and higher oil recovery.
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- Reza Khoramian
- School of Mining and Geosciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department Petroleum Engineering, Montanuniversität, 8700 Leoben, Austria
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- School of Mining and Geosciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Faculty of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz 513351996, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Shiraz University, Shiraz 7155713876, Iran
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Han J, Sun J, Lv K, Yang J, Li Y. Polymer Gels Used in Oil-Gas Drilling and Production Engineering. Gels 2022; 8:637. [PMID: 36286138 PMCID: PMC9602122 DOI: 10.3390/gels8100637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Polymer gels are widely used in oil-gas drilling and production engineering for the purposes of conformance control, water shutoff, fracturing, lost circulation control, etc. Here, the progress in research on three kinds of polymer gels, including the in situ crosslinked polymer gel, the pre-crosslinked polymer gel and the physically crosslinked polymer gel, are systematically reviewed in terms of the gel compositions, crosslinking principles and properties. Moreover, the advantages and disadvantages of the three kinds of polymer gels are also comparatively discussed. The types, characteristics and action mechanisms of the polymer gels used in oil-gas drilling and production engineering are systematically analyzed. Depending on the crosslinking mechanism, in situ crosslinked polymer gels can be divided into free-radical-based monomer crosslinked gels, ionic-bond-based metal cross-linked gels and covalent-bond-based organic crosslinked gels. Surface crosslinked polymer gels are divided into two types based on their size and gel particle preparation method, including pre-crosslinked gel particles and polymer gel microspheres. Physically crosslinked polymer gels are mainly divided into hydrogen-bonded gels, hydrophobic association gels and electrostatic interaction gels depending on the application conditions of the oil-gas drilling and production engineering processes. In the field of oil-gas drilling engineering, the polymer gels are mainly used as drilling fluids, plugging agents and lost circulation materials, and polymer gels are an important material that are utilized for profile control, water shutoff, chemical flooding and fracturing. Finally, the research potential of polymer gels in oil-gas drilling and production engineering is proposed. The temperature resistance, salinity resistance, gelation strength and environmental friendliness of polymer gels should be further improved in order to meet the future technical requirements of oil-gas drilling and production.
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- Jinliang Han
- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
- Institute of Engineering and Technology, PetroChina Coalbed Methane Company Limited, Xi’an 710082, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- Xi’an Institute of Measurement and Testing Technology, Xi’an 710068, China
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Rostami S, Ahmadlouydarab M, Sharifi Haddad A. Effects of hot nanofluid injection on oil recovery from a model porous medium. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Synthesizing CNT/MgO nanocomposite to form stable pickering emulsion at high temperature and salinity and its application to improved oil displacement efficiency. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.08.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Wang N, Zhao Y, Prodanović M, Balhoff MT, Huh C. 12012 fundamental mechanisms behind nanotechnology applications in oil and gas: Emerging nano-EOR processes. FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fnano.2022.887715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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As the important role of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in meeting the world’s energy requirement is growing, use of nanoparticles in lieu of, or in combination with, the existing EOR agents to expand EOR’s applicable range is receiving significant attention. Two of the most actively investigated applications are: 1) wettability alteration by addition of nanoparticles into the waterflood injection water, and 2) use of nanoparticle-stabilized Pickering foams and emulsions mainly for EOR process mobility control. As comprehensive reviews are recently available on these topics, two other emerging nanoparticle applications are critically reviewed here: 1) nanoparticle addition for enhanced polymer flooding, and 2) use of magnetic nanoparticles for oil displacement control. Three and five proposed mechanisms of these two applications are critically reviewed, respectively. The most recent progresses are covered, and the challenges and possible future works are discussed.
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Bárcenas M, Pérez FJ, Delgadillo ML, Vacahern M, Castellanos V, Reyes Y. Simulation study of the effect of the potential range interaction on the agglomeration mechanism of colloidal nanoparticles using a particle agglomeration model. Mol Phys 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00268976.2022.2093796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- M. Bárcenas
- División de Ingeniería Química y Bioquímica, Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Ecatepec, Edo. de México, México
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- División de Ingeniería Química y Bioquímica, Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Ecatepec, Edo. de México, México
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- División de Ingeniería Química y Bioquímica, Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Ecatepec, Edo. de México, México
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- División de Ingeniería Química y Bioquímica, Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Ecatepec, Edo. de México, México
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- División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Edo. de Méx, México
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- Departamento de Recursos de la Tierra, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Lerma (UAM-L), Lerma de Villada, México
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A review on application of nanoparticles in cEOR: Performance, mechanisms, and influencing parameters. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.118821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Faisal W, Almomani F. A critical review of the development and demulsification processes applied for oil recovery from oil in water emulsions. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:133099. [PMID: 34848221 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The formation of stable emulsions is a fundamental problem in oil industry that can result in a sequence of environmental and operational problems. Chemical demulsification is extensively applied for the recovery of oil from water as well as water from oil. This review introduces different chemical demulsifiers applied for the demulsification and recovery of oil from oil in water (O/W) emulsions. Main types of surfactants (anionic, cationic, nonionics and amphoteric) involved in the formation of emulsions and enhances their stability were discussed. Promising demulsifiers such as nanoparticle (NP), hyperbranched polymers, and ionic liquids (IL), which achieved high oil recovery rate, parameters influencing demulsification efficiency and demulsification mechanisms were explored. Lastly, improvements, challenges, and new changes being made to chemical demulsifiers were underlined. Functionalized magnetic nanoparticles and hyperbranched polymers were very effective in recovering oil from O/W emulsions with an efficiency >95%. Polymers with highly hydrophilic content and high molecular weight can achieve excellent oil recovery rates due to higher interfacial activity, higher dispersion, and presence of specific functional groups. Although ionic liquids could achieve oil recovery up to 90%, high cost limits their applications. NPs showed excellent oil recovery behavior at low concentrations and ambient temperature. Demulsification efficiency of NPs can be enhanced by functionalize with other components (e.g., polymers and surfactants), while service life can be extend by silica coating. Future challenges include scaling up the use of NPs in oil recovery process and highlighting contrasts between lab-scale and field-scale applications.
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- Wamda Faisal
- College of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Qatar University, P.O. Box: 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Qatar University, P.O. Box: 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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El-hoshoudy AN. Experimental and Theoretical Investigation for Synthetic Polymers, Biopolymers and Polymeric Nanocomposites Application in Enhanced Oil Recovery Operations. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-021-06482-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Cao J, Chen Y, Zhang J, Wang X, Wang J, Shi C, Ning Y, Wang X. Preparation and application of nanofluid flooding based on polyoxyethylated graphene oxide nanosheets for enhanced oil recovery. Chem Eng Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2021.117023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Hassan YM, Guan BH, Chuan LK, Hamza MF, Khandaker MU, Sikiru S, Adam AA, Abdul Sani SF, Abdulkadir BA, Ayub S. The Influence of ZnO/SiO2 nanocomposite concentration on rheology, interfacial tension, and wettability for enhanced oil recovery. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.01.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Karagiannakis NP, Skouras ED, Burganos VN. Modelling Thermal Conduction in Polydispersed and Sintered Nanoparticle Aggregates. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 12:nano12010025. [PMID: 35009975 PMCID: PMC8747020 DOI: 10.3390/nano12010025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Nanoparticle aggregation has been found to be crucial for the thermal properties of nanofluids and their performance as heating or cooling agents. Most relevant studies in the literature consider particles of uniform size with point contact only. A number of forces and mechanisms are expected to lead to deviation from this ideal description. In fact, size uniformity is difficult to achieve in practice; also, overlapping of particles within aggregates may occur. In the present study, the effects of polydispersity and sintering on the effective thermal conductivity of particle aggregates are investigated. A simulation method has been developed that is capable of producing aggregates made up of polydispersed particles with tailored morphological properties. Modelling of the sintering process is implemented in a fashion that is dictated by mass conservation and the desired degree of overlapping. A noticeable decrease in the thermal conductivity is observed for elevated polydispersity levels compared to that of aggregates of monodisperse particles with the same morphological properties. Sintered nanoaggregates offer wider conduction paths through the coalescence of neighbouring particles. It was found that there exists a certain sintering degree of monomers that offers the largest improvement in heat performance.
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- Nikolaos P. Karagiannakis
- Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT), Foundation for Research and Technology, Hellas (FORTH), GR-26504 Patras, Greece; (N.P.K.); (E.D.S.)
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT), Foundation for Research and Technology, Hellas (FORTH), GR-26504 Patras, Greece; (N.P.K.); (E.D.S.)
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of the Peloponnese, GR-26334 Patras, Greece
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT), Foundation for Research and Technology, Hellas (FORTH), GR-26504 Patras, Greece; (N.P.K.); (E.D.S.)
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Zhong X, Chen J, An R, Li K, Chen M. A state-of-the-art review of nanoparticle applications with a focus on heavy oil viscosity reduction. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Zhang Y, Geng J, Liu J, Bai B, He X, Wei M, Deng W. Direct Pore-Level Visualization and Verification of In Situ Oil-in-Water Pickering Emulsification during Polymeric Nanogel Flooding for EOR in a Transparent Three-Dimensional Micromodel. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:13353-13364. [PMID: 34723564 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c02029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Different from inorganic nanoparticles, nanosized cross-linked polymeric nanoparticles (nanogels) have been demonstrated to generate more stable Pickering emulsions under harsh conditions for a long term owing to their inherent high hydrophilicity and surface energy. In both core and pore scales, the emulsions are found to be able to form in situ during the nanofluid flooding process for an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) process. Due to the limitation of direct visualization in core scale or deficient pore geometries built by two-dimensional micromodels, the in situ emulsification by nanofluids and emulsion transport are still not being well understood. In this work, we use a three-dimensional transparent porous medium to directly visualize the in situ emulsification during the nanogel flooding process for EOR after water flooding. By synthesizing the nanogel with a fluorescent dye, we find the nanogels adsorbed on the oil-water interface to lower the total interfacial energy and emulsify the large oil droplets into small Pickering oil-in-water emulsions. A potential mechanism for in situ emulsification by nanogels is proposed and discussed. After nanogel flooding, the emulsions trapped in pore throats and those in the effluents are all found encapsulated by the nanogels. After nanogel flooding under different flow rates, the sphericity and diameter changes of remaining oil droplets are quantitatively compared and analyzed using grouped boxplots. It is concluded that in situ emulsification happens during nanogel injection due to the reduction of interfacial tension, which helps to increase the oil recovery rate under different flow rates and pore geometries.
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- Yandong Zhang
- Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla 65409 Missouri, United States
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- Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla 65409 Missouri, United States
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- Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla 65409 Missouri, United States
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- Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla 65409 Missouri, United States
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla 65409 Missouri, United States
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- Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla 65409 Missouri, United States
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189 Jiangsu, China
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Bai Y, Pu C, Liu S, Liu J. Carboxyl/alkyl composite silica-based amphiphilic nanoparticles enhanced spontaneous imbibition of low permeability sandstone rocks at reservoir conditions. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Lu Y, Zhu Y, Yang F, Xu Z, Liu Q. Advanced Switchable Molecules and Materials for Oil Recovery and Oily Waste Cleanup. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:e2004082. [PMID: 34047073 PMCID: PMC8336505 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202004082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Advanced switchable molecules and materials have shown great potential in numerous applications. These novel materials can express different states of physicochemical properties as controlled by a designated stimulus, such that the processing condition can always be maintained in an optimized manner for improved efficiency and sustainability throughout the whole process. Herein, the recent advances in switchable molecules/materials in oil recovery and oily waste cleanup are reviewed. Oil recovery and oily waste cleanup are of critical importance to the industry and environment. Switchable materials can be designed with various types of switchable properties, including i) switchable interfacial activity, ii) switchable viscosity, iii) switchable solvent, and iv) switchable wettability. The materials can then be deployed into the most suitable applications according to the process requirements. An in-depth discussion about the fundamental basis of the design considerations is provided for each type of switchable material, followed by details about their performances and challenges in the applications. Finally, an outlook for the development of next-generation switchable molecules/materials is discussed.
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- Yi Lu
- Department of Chemical and Materials EngineeringUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonAlbertaT6G 1H9Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials EngineeringUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonAlbertaT6G 1H9Canada
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- College of New Materials and New EnergiesShenzhen Technology UniversityShenzhen518118P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials EngineeringUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonAlbertaT6G 1H9Canada
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials EngineeringUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonAlbertaT6G 1H9Canada
- College of New Materials and New EnergiesShenzhen Technology UniversityShenzhen518118P. R. China
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Dordzie G, Dejam M. Enhanced oil recovery from fractured carbonate reservoirs using nanoparticles with low salinity water and surfactant: A review on experimental and simulation studies. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 293:102449. [PMID: 34034208 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2021.102449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Nearly half of the world's oil reserves are found in carbonate reservoirs, which have heterogeneous formation characteristics and are naturally fractured. Because of the permeability contrast between the matrix and fracture network in these reservoirs, primary and secondary oil recovery processes are ineffective. Consequently, there has been a growing interest in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) from fractured carbonate reservoirs (FCRs) over the past years and many successful attempts have involved the use of different thermal or non-thermal EOR methods to improve oil recovery. Nonetheless, many researchers have recently directed their studies towards the use of low salinity water (LSW), nanoparticles (NPs), and surfactant (LNS) as EOR agents in carbonates because they are environmentally friendly and incur low costs. Several studies have reported the successful application of the solutions of LSW, NPs, and surfactants either as individual solutions or in combinations, to carbonate formations. The challenges associated with their implementations such as fines migration for LSW flooding, surfactant adsorption onto the pore walls, and instability of NPs under harsh conditions, have also been identified in literature and addressed. However, relatively few investigations have been conducted on FCRs to study the effectiveness of these LNS EOR applications in the presence of fractures. This review, therefore, presents the reports of EOR in FCRs using LNS and identifies the mechanisms that influence these results. It has been shown that fines migration could either promote EOR or reduce recovery based on the occurrence of formation damage. In addition, surfactants with the tendency to form micro-emulsions will be efficient for EOR applications in FCRs. Finally, LNS solutions show promising results with emerging techniques such as alternating injection, which could be applied in FCRs. The findings from this study set the stage for future investigations into EOR in FCRs.
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- Gideon Dordzie
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071-2000, USA
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071-2000, USA.
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Zhong Y, Zhang H, Zhang J. Design and development of CaCO 3nanoparticles enhanced fracturing fluids for effective control of leak-off during hydraulic fracturing of shale reservoirs. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:375401. [PMID: 34077924 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac074f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This research presents new information about the nanoparticles (NPs) use as a filtrate reducer in the hydraulic fracturing of shale reservoirs. An experimental study was conducted to determine the filtration loss control effectiveness (FLCE) of CaCO3NPs as an additive in fluids used for hydraulic fracturing of the shale reservoirs. The main objectives were (i-) to determine the mechanisms controlling the NPs enhanced fracturing fluid leak-off rate; (ii-) to determine the optimum NPs concentration, which yields the best FLCE. Spontaneous and forced imbibition experiments (to determine imbibition index) as well as the pressure transmission tests (to determine liquid permeability) were conducted using water based fracturing fluids enhanced by CaCO3NPs. The imbibition index and the apparent liquid permeability measurements were then used to determine the impact of the NPs concentration (i.e. 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 wt%) on the FLCE. In order to understand the filtration control mechanisms of the NPs enhanced fracturing fluids, we have analyzed the field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) images of the shale samples, which provided detailed description of how NPs are attached to the shale surface. The experimental results indicated that the CaCO3NPs have excellent FLCE. The imbibition index and the apparent liquid permeability decreased significantly along with the increasing NPs concentration. The optimum NPs concentration was found to be 1.0 wt%. Analyses of the FESEM images demonstrated that the distribution of the NPs on shale surface is selective. The NPs mainly attached on the rough areas of the shale surface. The process of the NPs adsorption-sealing leads to the reduction of the path of the fluid flow into the shale matrix, and in turn, controls the fracturing fluid filtration. Ultimately, four kinds of sealing patterns were observed including (i-) plugging, (ii-) bridging, (iii-) plugging and accumulation, (iv-) bridging and accumulation.
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- Ying Zhong
- State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation (Chengdu University of Technology), Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610059, People's Republic of China
- College of Energy, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610059, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation (Chengdu University of Technology), Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610059, People's Republic of China
- College of Energy, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610059, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation (Chengdu University of Technology), Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610059, People's Republic of China
- College of Energy, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610059, People's Republic of China
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Adam T, Dhahi TS, Gopinath SCB, Hashim U, Uda MNA. Recent advances in techniques for fabrication and characterization of nanogap biosensors: A review. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2021; 69:1395-1417. [PMID: 34143905 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nanogap biosensors have fascinated researchers due to their excellent electrical properties. Nanogap biosensors comprise three arrays of electrodes that form nanometer-size gaps. The sensing gaps have become the major building blocks of several sensing applications, including bio- and chemosensors. One of the advantages of nanogap biosensors is that they can be fabricated in nanoscale size for various downstream applications. Several studies have been conducted on nanogap biosensors, and nanogap biosensors exhibit potential material properties. The possibilities of combining these unique properties with a nanoscale-gapped device and electrical detection systems allow excellent and potential prospects in biomolecular detection. However, their fabrication is challenging as the gap is becoming smaller. It includes high-cost, low-yield, and surface phenomena to move a step closer to the routine fabrications. This review summarizes different feasible techniques in the fabrication of nanogap electrodes, such as preparation by self-assembly with both conventional and nonconventional approaches. This review also presents a comprehensive analysis of the fabrication, potential applications, history, and the current status of nanogap biosensors with a special focus on nanogap-mediated bio- and chemical sonsors.
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- Tijjani Adam
- Faculty of Electronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Kampus Uniciti Alam Sg. Chuchuh, Padang Besar (U), Perlis, Malaysia.,Institute of Nano Electronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Kangar, Perlis, 01000, Malaysia
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- Physics Department, University of Basrah, Basra, Iraq.,Institute of Nano Electronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Kangar, Perlis, 01000, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis, 02600, Malaysia.,Institute of Nano Electronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Kangar, Perlis, 01000, Malaysia
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- Institute of Nano Electronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Kangar, Perlis, 01000, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis, 02600, Malaysia.,Institute of Nano Electronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Kangar, Perlis, 01000, Malaysia
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Shafian SRM, Saaid IM, Razali N, Salleh IK, Irawan S. Experimental investigation of colloidal silica nanoparticles (C-SNPs) for fines migration control application. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-021-01894-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Catalytic Conversion of n-C 7 Asphaltenes and Resins II into Hydrogen Using CeO 2-Based Nanocatalysts. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11051301. [PMID: 34069187 PMCID: PMC8156694 DOI: 10.3390/nano11051301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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This study focuses on evaluating the volumetric hydrogen content in the gaseous mixture released from the steam catalytic gasification of n-C7 asphaltenes and resins II at low temperatures (<230 °C). For this purpose, four nanocatalysts were selected: CeO2, CeO2 functionalized with Ni-Pd, Fe-Pd, and Co-Pd. The catalytic capacity was measured by non-isothermal (from 100 to 600 °C) and isothermal (220 °C) thermogravimetric analyses. The samples show the main decomposition peak between 200 and 230 °C for bi-elemental nanocatalysts and 300 °C for the CeO2 support, leading to reductions up to 50% in comparison with the samples in the absence of nanoparticles. At 220 °C, the conversion of both fractions increases in the order CeO2 < Fe-Pd < Co-Pd < Ni-Pd. Hydrogen release was quantified for the isothermal tests. The hydrogen production agrees with each material’s catalytic activity for decomposing both fractions at the evaluated conditions. CeNi1Pd1 showed the highest performance among the other three samples and led to the highest hydrogen production in the effluent gas with values of ~44 vol%. When the samples were heated at higher temperatures (i.e., 230 °C), H2 production increased up to 55 vol% during catalyzed n-C7 asphaltene and resin conversion, indicating an increase of up to 70% in comparison with the non-catalyzed systems at the same temperature conditions.
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Hu Y, Zhao Z, Dong H, Vladimirovna Mikhailova M, Davarpanah A. Hybrid Application of Nanoparticles and Polymer in Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13091414. [PMID: 33925598 PMCID: PMC8123768 DOI: 10.3390/polym13091414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Nowadays, the addition of nanoparticles to polymer solutions would be of interest; however, the feasible property of nanoparticles and their impact on oil recovery has not been investigated in more detail. This study investigates the rheology and capillary forces (interfacial tension and contact angle) of nanoparticles in the polymer performances during oil recovery processes. Thereby, a sequential injection of water, polymer, and nanoparticles; Nanosilica (SiO2) and nano-aluminium oxide (Al2O3) was performed to measure the oil recovery factor. Retention decrease, capillary forces reduction, and polymer viscoelastic behavior increase have caused improved oil recovery due to the feasible mobility ratio of polymer-nanoparticle in fluid loss. The oil recovery factor for polymer flooding, polymer-Al2O3, and polymer-SiO2 is 58%, 63%, and 67%, respectively. Thereby, polymer-SiO2 flooding would provide better oil recovery than other scenarios that reduce the capillary force due to the structural disjoining pressure. According to the relative permeability curves, residual oil saturation (Sor) and water relative permeability (Krw) are 29% and 0.3%, respectively, for polymer solution; however, for the polymer-nanoparticle solution, Sor and Krw are 12% and 0.005%, respectively. Polymer treatment caused a dramatic decrease, rather than the water treatment effect on the contact angle. The minimum contact angle for water and polymer treatment are about 21 and 29, respectively. The contact angle decrease for polymer treatment in the presence of nanoparticles related to the surface hydrophilicity increase. Therefore, after 2000 mg L-1 of SiO2 concentration, there are no significant changes in contact angle.
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- Yanqiu Hu
- The Pharmaceutical College of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China; (Z.Z.); (H.D.)
- Correspondence: (Y.H.); (A.D.)
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- The Pharmaceutical College of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China; (Z.Z.); (H.D.)
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- The Pharmaceutical College of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China; (Z.Z.); (H.D.)
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- Department of Mathematics, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth SY23 3BZ, UK
- Correspondence: (Y.H.); (A.D.)
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Salles Macena da Cruz B, Tienne LGP, Gondim FF, Silva Candido L, Marques MDFV, Chaves EG. Influence of the addition of multi‐walled carbon nanotubes on the thermal and mechanical properties of polyamide‐11 before and after aging tests. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.50071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Barbara Salles Macena da Cruz
- Instituto de Macromoleculas Professora Eloisa Mano Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IMA/UFRJ). Centro de Tecnologia Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil
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- Instituto de Macromoleculas Professora Eloisa Mano Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IMA/UFRJ). Centro de Tecnologia Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil
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- Instituto de Macromoleculas Professora Eloisa Mano Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IMA/UFRJ). Centro de Tecnologia Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil
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- Instituto de Macromoleculas Professora Eloisa Mano Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IMA/UFRJ). Centro de Tecnologia Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil
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- Instituto de Macromoleculas Professora Eloisa Mano Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IMA/UFRJ). Centro de Tecnologia Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil
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- Instituto de Macromoleculas Professora Eloisa Mano Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IMA/UFRJ). Centro de Tecnologia Rio de Janeiro RJ Brazil
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Comparative study of different enhanced oil recovery scenarios by silica nanoparticles: An approach to time-dependent wettability alteration in carbonates. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.115093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Application of Magnetic and Dielectric Nanofluids for Electromagnetic-Assistance Enhanced Oil Recovery: A Review. CRYSTALS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst11020106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Crude oil has been one of the most important natural resources since 1856, which was the first time a world refinery was constructed. However, the problem associated with trapped oil in the reservoir is a global concern. Consequently, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) is a modern technique used to improve oil productivity that is being intensively studied. Nanoparticles (NPs) exhibited exceptional outcomes when applied in various sectors including oil and gas industries. The harshness of the reservoir situations disturbs the effective transformations of the NPs in which the particles tend to agglomerate and consequently leads to the discrimination of the NPs and their being trapped in the rock pores of the reservoir. Hence, Electromagnetic-Assisted nanofluids are very consequential in supporting the effective performance of the nanoflooding process. Several studies have shown considerable incremental oil recovery factors by employing magnetic and dielectric NPs assisted by electromagnetic radiation. This is attributed to the fact that the injected nanofluids absorb energy disaffected from the EM source, which changes the fluid mobility by creating disruptions within the fluid’s interface and allowing trapped oil to be released. This paper attempts to review the experimental work conducted via electromagnetic activation of magnetic and dielectric nanofluids for EOR and to analyze the effect of EM-assisted nanofluids on parameters such as sweeping efficiency, Interfacial tension, and wettability alteration. The current study is very significant in providing a comprehensive analysis and review of the role played by EM-assisted nanofluids to improve laboratory experiments as one of the substantial prerequisites in optimizing the process of the field application for EOR in the future.
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Abdelhamid MM, Rizk SA, Betiha MA, Desouky SM, Alsabagh AM. Improving heavy oil recovery, part (I): synthesis and surface activity evaluation of some novel organometallic surfactants based on salen-M complexes. RSC Adv 2021; 11:1750-1761. [PMID: 35424135 PMCID: PMC8693511 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra09502h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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This study focuses on preparing a new family of organometallic surfactants based on five ion complexes, namely Co2+, Ni2+, Cu2+, Fe3+, and Mn2+. The first step is the preparation of 5-chloromethyl salicylaldehyde (Salen, S). The second step is the formation of sodium alkoxide of Pluronic F-127 (AP). The third step is the formation of the modified AP–Salen (new ligand). This ligand was reacted with the metal chlorides as mentioned earlier to obtain the organometallic surfactants (OMS) named AP–Salen–M complexes. FT-IR, 1H-NMR, SEM, and EDX justified the chemical structure of the as-prepared materials. The surface tension of these surfactants was measured for surfactant solutions at different concentrations to determine the CMC and calculate their surface–active properties. The interfacial tension at CMC was measured against heavy crude oil to predict the availability and use these surfactants in the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) process. From the results, this class of surfactants exhibited good surface–active properties and high efficiency on the interface adsorption; besides, they reduced the interfacial tension in the order between 10−1 and 10−2 mN m−1, which gives a good indication to use these surfactants in EOR application for the heavy crude oil. This study focuses on preparing a new family of organometallic surfactants based on five ion complexes, namely Co2+, Ni2+, Cu2+, Fe3+, and Mn2+.![]()
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- M M Abdelhamid
- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI) Nasr City Cairo 11727 Egypt .,Enhanced Oil Recovery Unit (EOR Unit) Nasr City Cairo 11727 Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University 11566 Cairo Egypt
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- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI) Nasr City Cairo 11727 Egypt .,Enhanced Oil Recovery Unit (EOR Unit) Nasr City Cairo 11727 Egypt
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- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI) Nasr City Cairo 11727 Egypt
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- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI) Nasr City Cairo 11727 Egypt .,Enhanced Oil Recovery Unit (EOR Unit) Nasr City Cairo 11727 Egypt
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Sikiru S, Rostami A, Soleimani H, Yahya N, Afeez Y, Aliu O, Yusuf JY, Oladosu TL. Graphene: Outlook in the enhance oil recovery (EOR). J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Medhi S, Chowdhury S, Bhatt N, Gupta DK, Rana S, Sangwai JS. Analysis of high performing graphene oxide nanosheets based non-damaging drilling fluids through rheological measurements and CFD studies. POWDER TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2020.08.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Hui Ke
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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