17767527. ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS simplified abstract (Dow Global Technologies LLC)
Contents
- 1 ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Biplab Mukherjee of Pearland TX (US)
Roxanne M. Jenkins of Missouri City TX (US)
Matthew E. Crosley of Clute TX (US)
Troy E. Knight of Missouri City TX (US)
ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17767527 titled 'ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS
Simplified Explanation
Embodiments of the present disclosure involve methods of enhanced oil recovery from a subterranean reservoir by co-injecting a gas and a foam formulation. The gas includes steam, while the foam formulation consists of a sulfonate composition, a glycol compound, and water.
- Enhanced oil recovery method:
* Co-injecting gas and foam formulation into subterranean reservoir * Gas contains steam * Foam formulation includes sulfonate composition, glycol compound, and water
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in the oil and gas industry for enhanced oil recovery processes.
Problems Solved
1. Improved oil recovery from subterranean reservoirs 2. Enhanced efficiency of oil extraction processes
Benefits
1. Increased oil production 2. Cost-effective oil recovery method 3. Reduced environmental impact compared to traditional methods
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing oil recovery processes in oil and gas companies
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to the use of foam formulations in enhanced oil recovery processes, but specific examples are not provided in this abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the sulfonate composition in the foam formulation contribute to enhanced oil recovery?
The abstract mentions the presence of a sulfonate composition in the foam formulation, but it does not explain the specific role or mechanism by which it enhances oil recovery.
What is the expected increase in oil recovery efficiency using this co-injection method compared to traditional methods?
While the abstract highlights the use of co-injecting gas and foam for enhanced oil recovery, it does not provide quantitative data on the expected improvement in oil recovery efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards methods of enhanced oil recovery from a subterranean reservoir, the method includes co-injecting a gas and a foam formulation into the subterranean reservoir, wherein the gas comprises steam and the foam formulation comprises a sulfonate composition, a glycol compound, and water.