17643931. MANIPULATING HYDROPHILICITY AND HYDROPHOBICITY OF CONVENTIONAL DYE MOLECULES FOR TRACER APPLICATIONS simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)

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MANIPULATING HYDROPHILICITY AND HYDROPHOBICITY OF CONVENTIONAL DYE MOLECULES FOR TRACER APPLICATIONS

Organization Name

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Inventor(s)

Wei Wang of Quincy MA (US)

MANIPULATING HYDROPHILICITY AND HYDROPHOBICITY OF CONVENTIONAL DYE MOLECULES FOR TRACER APPLICATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17643931 titled 'MANIPULATING HYDROPHILICITY AND HYDROPHOBICITY OF CONVENTIONAL DYE MOLECULES FOR TRACER APPLICATIONS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a composition that includes a functionalized fluorescent dye, which can be mixed with a fluid to form a tracer fluid for tracing fluid flow in a subterranean formation.

  • The composition includes a functionalized fluorescent dye.
  • The functionalized fluorescent dye contains an isothiocyanate-containing dye functionalized with a functional group.
  • The functional group includes an aromatic compound with a primary amine.
  • The functionalized fluorescent dye can be mixed with a fluid to form a tracer fluid.
  • The tracer fluid is used for tracing fluid flow in a subterranean formation.

Potential Applications

  • Tracing fluid flow in subterranean formations during oil and gas exploration.
  • Monitoring fluid movement in underground reservoirs.
  • Studying groundwater flow patterns.
  • Assessing the effectiveness of hydraulic fracturing operations.

Problems Solved

  • Lack of a reliable and efficient method for tracing fluid flow in subterranean formations.
  • Difficulty in accurately monitoring fluid movement in underground reservoirs.
  • Limited understanding of groundwater flow patterns.
  • Inability to assess the effectiveness of hydraulic fracturing operations.

Benefits

  • Improved accuracy and reliability in tracing fluid flow in subterranean formations.
  • Enhanced monitoring capabilities for fluid movement in underground reservoirs.
  • Better understanding of groundwater flow patterns for environmental and resource management.
  • Ability to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of hydraulic fracturing operations.


Original Abstract Submitted

A composition includes a functionalized fluorescent dye. The functionalized fluorescent dye includes an isothiocyanate-containing dye functionalized with a functional group. The functional group includes an aromatic compound with a primary amine. The functionalized fluorescent dye can be mixed with a fluid to form a tracer fluid for tracing fluid flow in a subterranean formation.