Dynamic Contact Angles of Crude Oil
Department
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Major
Chemical Engineering
Research Advisor
Neogi, P. (Partho), 1951-
Advisor's Department
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Funding Source
Missouri S&T Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) Program
Abstract
A Cahn dynamic contact angle device was used to measure the dynamic contact angles of crude oil. This is done by pulling a plate through a liquid-air interface at a constant velocity. The equipment measures the change in force as the plate leaves the interface, and this force is related to the dynamic contact angle. These angles, going up to entrainment where possible, will be measured against varying plate velocities. Alongside, viscosities, surface and interfacial tensions will be measured. The results will be checked against existing correlations. The data are expected to be of use in crude oil recovery. The Question being addressed is what is the limiting velocity for contact angles that could be used in determining the rate at which crude oil could be recovered from porous material.
Biography
Kyle Buchheit was born and raised in Old Appleton, Missouri. He attended the rural high school at Oak Ridge and was valedictorian of his graduating class. Kyle is currently a senior at the Missouri University of Science and Technology pursuing a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a B.A. in Economics. After graduation, Kyle plans on remaining at Missouri S&T to work towards a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium/Hallway
Presentation Date
07 Apr 2010, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dynamic Contact Angles of Crude Oil
Upper Atrium/Hallway
A Cahn dynamic contact angle device was used to measure the dynamic contact angles of crude oil. This is done by pulling a plate through a liquid-air interface at a constant velocity. The equipment measures the change in force as the plate leaves the interface, and this force is related to the dynamic contact angle. These angles, going up to entrainment where possible, will be measured against varying plate velocities. Alongside, viscosities, surface and interfacial tensions will be measured. The results will be checked against existing correlations. The data are expected to be of use in crude oil recovery. The Question being addressed is what is the limiting velocity for contact angles that could be used in determining the rate at which crude oil could be recovered from porous material.
