Abstract
We present Alkyl polyglycoside (APG)/1-naphthol formulations which show ultra-low interfacial tensions (IFT) against n-octane. We demonstrate that 1-naphthol is very efficient as a cosolvent in terms of reducing IFT. These formulations are therefore potentially suitable as agents for enhanced oil recovery (EOR). an increasing APG concentration strongly increased viscosity, and the formulations showed shear-thinning behavior. in a core flood EOR test we showed that this type of formulation significantly increased oil production. © 2010, European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers.
Recommended Citation
S. Iglauer et al., "Alkyl Polyglycoside/1-naphthol Formulations with Ultra-low Interfacial Tensions Against N-octane for Enhanced Oil Recovery," 72nd European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2010: A New Spring for Geoscience. Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2010, vol. 2, pp. 983 - 994, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Jan 2010.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.2118/130404-ms
Department(s)
Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering
Publication Status
Available Access
Keywords and Phrases
1-naphthol; Alkyl polyglucoside; Cosolvent; Enhanced oil recovery; Shear-thinning; Surfactant flooding; Ultra-low interfacial tension
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-161738667-1
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2024 Society of Petroleum Engineers, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2010
