Microstructure,Rheology, and Potential Oil Absorbency of Poly(Butyl Methacrylate) and Poly(Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Blends

To prepare oil-absorptive polymers with moderate cross-linking structure, poly(butyl methacrylate) (PBMA) was synthesized as a linear hydrophobic polymer by suspension polymerization. In addition, hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), as a monomer, which could construct a network structure among the macromolecules via hydrogen bond interactions, was solution polymerized in dimethylacetamide (DMAc) with PBMA, yielding a polymer blend of PBMA and PHEMA. The solution of the polymer blend was investigated by rotational viscometry and extended rheometry. The results showed that the viscosity varied greatly with the temperature and shear rate for three different compositions. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra indicated that an entanglement or interlocking cross-linking structure of molecular chains was constructed by hydrogen bonds. The results from nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra exhibited a downfield movement of the proton peak as influenced by end groups or hydroxyls in the polymer chains. The rheological measurements demonstrated that the cross-linking structure greatly affected the rheological behavior of the blend solution. In addition, the cross-linking structure was also evaluated by oil absorbency of films.     

High Pressure High Temperature Dynamic Rheometry of Sulfonated Polyacrylamide Solutions in Electrolyte Media as Used for Oil Recovery Applications

Sulfonated polyacrylamide (SPAA) solutions were prepared and the effects of pressure, polymer concentration, and water temperature, pH and salinity on their rheological behavior were investigated using a concentric cylinder dynamic rheometer equipped with a high pressure cell. According to the rheological flow curves the shear stress of SPAA solutions increased less than in proportion to their shear rates; that is, a shear thinning effect occurred. For polymer solutions containing 15,000 ppm of SPAA, shear viscosity, and stress were nearly insensitive to pressure. However, the shear viscosity and stress of SPAA solutions were affected by temperature and this effect was more evident at lower pressure. The flow curves indicated the shear viscosity and stress of the samples increased with increasing SPAA concentration and pH of the water, but were decreased with increasing water salinity and temperature.     

Sensitive Parameter Predicting Steady-State Pressure Difference of Partially Crosslinked Polyacrylamide Suspension in Core Flow Experiments

Using artificial cores, six different partially crosslinked polyacrylamide (PCPAM) suspensions were used for sandpacked core flow experiments; the results indicated that the migration of the PCPAM particles through porous media was a process of plugging and flooding at the same time. A theoretical model was proposed and the sensitive parameter, G′, was determined by rheological oscillation measurements with a 200 μm plate gap. In addition, the validity of the proposed theoretical model was verified by the results of the core flow experiments and a fitting equation of ΔP ₁ with G′ was obtained which can be used for quantifying the steady-state pressure of PCPAM suspensions flowing through porous media in the core flow experiments.     

Ultrasonic technology for enhanced oil recovery from failing oil wells and the equipment for its implemention

A new method for the ultrasonic enhancement of oil recovery from failing wells is described. The technology involves lowering a source of power ultrasound to the bottom of the well either for a short treatment before removal or as a permanent placement for intermittent use. In wells where the permeability is above 20 mD and the porosity is greater than 15% ultrasonic treatment can increase oil production by up to 50% and in some cases even more. For wells of lower permeability and porosity ultrasonic treatment alone is less successful but high production rates can be achieved when ultrasound is applied in conjunction with chemicals. An average productivity increase of nearly 3 fold can be achieved for this type of production well using the combined ultrasound with chemical treatment technology.     

Measurement of currents and floating potential in multilayer sensor due to oil-flow electrification

This paper presents floating potential and current measurements due to oil-flow electrification inside a multilayer sensor incorporated in a closed loop filled with fresh transformer oil. All leakage currents at the sensor inlet and outlet, the capacitive current and the streaming current are measured. The waveforms of these currents, floating potential as well as the oil temperature at the sensor inlet are simultaneously recorded for laminar flow and at controlled operating conditions. The measured floating potentials are compared with the calculated ones under different oil-flow velocities and good agreement has been found.     

Soybean-Oil-Based CO2-Switchable Surfactants with Multiple Heads

Oligomeric surfactants display the novel properties of low surface activity, low critical micellar concentration and enhanced viscosity, but no CO₂ switchable oligomeric surfactants have been developed so far. The introduction of CO₂ can convert tertiary amine reversibly to quaternary ammonium salt, which causes switchable surface activity. In this study, epoxidized soybean oil was selected as a raw material to synthesize a CO₂-responsive oligomeric surfactant. After addition and removal of CO₂, the conductivity analyzing proves that the oligomeric surfactant had a good response to CO₂ stimulation. The viscosity of the oligomeric surfactant solution increased obviously after sparging CO₂, but returned to its initial low viscosity in the absence of CO₂. This work is expected to open a new window for the study of bio-based CO₂-stimulated oligomeric surfactants.     

自组单分子纳米膜提高驱油效率及微观机理研究

鉴于某些含阳离子基团的物质可通过静电吸附作用在带负电的硅质矿物表面上形成无润湿纳米膜,使油湿或水湿变为中间润湿或弱水湿,明显提高驱油效率.作者提出在注入水中加入一种含阳离子基团物质的塞段,该物质可在带负电荷的砂岩矿物表面形成可在后续水中脱附的自组单分子纳米膜,通过取代水膜和沥青膜除去各种形式的残油.室内试验表明,该法无论在水湿或油湿,高渗或超低渗储藏中均可获得良好的驱油效果.     

新型小油枪燃烧器的应用

针对新型燃烧器中小油枪的特点,论证了小油枪可独立连续燃烧,在低负荷下能够取代大油枪,以实现节油降耗,充分挖掘设备潜力的目的.     

Comparative Study of Natural Terpenoid Precursors in Reactive Plasmas for Thin Film Deposition

If plasma polymer thin films are to be synthesised from sustainable and natural precursors of chemically heterogeneous composition, it is important to understand the extent to which this composition influences the mechanism of polymerisation. To this end, a well-studied monoterpene alcohol, terpinen-4-ol, has been targeted for a comparative study with the naturally occurring mix of terpenes (viz. Melaleuca alternifolia oil) from which it is commonly distilled. Positive ion mode mass spectra of both terpinen-4-ol and M. alternifolia oil showed a decrease in disparities between the type and abundance of cationic species formed in their respective plasma environments as applied plasma power was increased. Supplementary biological assay revealed the antibacterial action of both terpinen-4-ol and M. alternifolia derived coatings with respect to S. aureus bacteria, whilst cytocompatibility was demonstrated by comparable eukaryotic cell adhesion to both coatings. Elucidating the processes occurring within the reactive plasmas can enhance the economics of plasma polymer deposition by permitting use of the minimum power, time and precursor pre-processing required to control the extent of monomer fragmentation and fabricate a film of the desired thickness and functionality.     

双马煤矿废弃油井周围煤层H2S分布特征及其采掘影响范围划分

针对废弃油井周围煤层H2 S分布规律不清楚,采掘过程中影响范围不明确给煤矿安全开采造成严重威胁的难题,以煤油重叠区的双马煤矿为研究区,首先采用数值模拟方法研究了煤层内H2 S气体的渗流规律,然后结合数值模拟结果通过气体成分测试获得了H2 S气体的分布规律,最后根据采掘过程中H2 S气体的涌出规律对其影响范围进行了确定.结果表明:废弃油井周围H2 S气体浓度随距离废弃油井增加呈递减分布,废弃油井内气体压力越高,H2 S气体渗透范围越大;工作面过废弃油井过程中H2 S气体浓度呈现出较高—降低—平稳—降低—急剧下降的变化规律;双马煤矿废弃油井影响区煤层H2 S气体的渗透半径为500 m,采掘影响范围为700 m.研究结果为工作面H2 S气体的治理提供指导.