Abstract
In micellar flooding systems, chemical interactions at various interfaces play a governing role in the displacement of oil through porous media. Since such interactions can significantly influence the loss of surfactants owing to precipitation, adsorption, etc. , it is important to understand the mechanisms involved and to identify conditions that would minimize surfactant loss from the slug. In this study, precipitation behavior of long-chain sulfonates with various mono- and multivalent inorganics, alcohols, and polymers has been investigated with the aim of establishing the molecular mechanisms responsible for the system behavior.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 51-61 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1986 |
| Externally published | Yes |