A study of liquid drainage rate from foam with population balance equation: impact of bubble evolution

Shafiei, Yousef; Ghazanfari, Mohammad Hossein; Seyyedsar, Seyyed Mehdi

doi:10.1007/s00396-018-4323-x

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“…The main methods of measuring the liquid volume fraction over a foam bulk utilize the foam’s optical or conductive properties. Although both techniques can conclude to accurate determination of liquid holdup in a foam, several drawbacks can limit the application of these techniques. , Applying the optical method requires multiple light scattering in a foam column that cannot be obtained throughout a foam drainage experiment, especially when the foam has fewer thickness bubbles . Furthermore, determining the liquid content of foam using the conductive properties requires the concentration of an electrolyte to be above a critical conductivity value .…”

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“…32,33 Applying the optical method requires multiple light scattering in a foam column that cannot be obtained throughout a foam drainage experiment, especially when the foam has fewer thickness bubbles. 33 Furthermore, determining the liquid content of foam using the conductive properties requires the concentration of an electrolyte to be above a critical conductivity value. 32 Therefore, liquid holdup measurements cannot be obtained for all types or concentrations of surfactant solutions unless a surfactant solution has a high enough conductivity.…”

Section: Liquid Holdup Measurementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Stabilization of Carbon Dioxide Foam by a Low Concentration of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide-Grafted Nano-Faujasite Zeolite. Part 1: Experimental Study

Mheibesh,

Hethnawi,

Sessarego

et al. 2023

Energy Fuels

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In this work, we are introducing an innovative technique to enhance the CO2 foam stability by using a nanofoam stabilizer that reduces the surfactant concentrations below the critical micelle concentration (CMC). The core structure of our foam stabilizer consists of faujasite zeolite nanoparticles (FAU) that are grafted with cationic surfactant, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB). The prepared nanomaterials were fully characterized by an array of characterization techniques to gain insight into their surface properties and stability. Then, the foamability and foam stabilization properties of the CTAB, compared with the physically mixed CTAB and neat FAU nanoparticles, and CTAB-grafted FAU nanoparticle systems were evaluated at various surfactant concentrations based on initial foam volume, half-life, liquid holdup, surface shear viscosity, and bubble sizes. Furthermore, the CO2 foam stabilization mechanisms of all foaming agents were investigated by the dilational surface tension. Our results indicated that the CTAB-grafted FAU nanoparticles were able to stabilize the liquid films of CO2 foam at low surfactant concentrations via surfactant coverage on the surface of nanoparticles, which optimized the viscoelastic and surface tension properties of CO2 foam. In fact, below the CMC of CTAB (∼335 ppm), the initial foam volume and half-life remained constant after the addition of the FAU nanoparticles, whereas the foam properties were highly enhanced above the CMC (350–3000 ppm). Our foam stabilization results showed that the optimum stable CO2 foam was generated by CTAB-grafted FAU nanoparticles at a concentration of 1000 ppm (∼500 ppm grafted CTAB), which had a half-life of 773 s, in contrast to the other systems that had a half-life of less than 350 s at 500 ppm CTAB concentration. The surface tension results showed that grafting 50 and 100 ppm CTAB on FAU nanoparticles resulted in 60.20 and 51.52 mN/m initial dynamic surface tension measurements, whereas the virgin CTAB solutions at the same surfactant concentrations had initial dynamic surface tensions of 69.78 and 60.44 mN/m, respectively. On the other hand, at a surfactant concentration of 50 ppm (100 ppm CTAB-FAU nanoparticles), the viscoelastic modulus was almost identical to the viscoelastic modulus measurement at the CMC of CTAB. Interestingly, the CTAB-grafted FAU nanoparticles, compared with the other systems, had almost 1.5–4 times higher liquid holdup and formed smaller and homogeneous bubble sizes during the first 360 s. Hence, the CTAB-grafted FAU nanoparticles could retard the foam destabilization mechanisms, including foam bubble coalescence and ripening effects, due to their ability to maximize the viscoelastic modulus and reduce the surface tension at these low surfactant concentrations. Our findings can provide an economical solution for implementing conventional CO2 foams in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) applications while hindering the agglomeration of nanoparticles.

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Section: Liquid Holdup Measurementsmentioning

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Stabilization of Carbon Dioxide Foam by a Low Concentration of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide-Grafted Nano-Faujasite Zeolite. Part 1: Experimental Study

Mheibesh,

Hethnawi,

Sessarego

et al. 2023

Energy Fuels

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“…However, research suggests that stability peaks at the CMC and declines beyond. 63 The findings of this study demonstrate a decreasing drainage rate with increasing surfactant concentration, indirectly indicating enhanced CO 2 MB stability in the oil emulsion. The optimal drainage rate, and presumably the most stable foam, was observed at a surfactant concentration of 2 wt %, suggesting a balance between interface adsorption and bulk concentration.…”

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confidence: 55%

“…Additionally, increasing surfactant concentration up to a certain extent promotes the migration of molecules from the bulk solution to the interface, further improving stability. However, research suggests that stability peaks at the CMC and declines beyond . The findings of this study demonstrate a decreasing drainage rate with increasing surfactant concentration, indirectly indicating enhanced CO 2 MB stability in the oil emulsion.…”

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Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Microbubble Suspension and Stabilization for Advancing Tertiary Oil Recovery

Dubey,

Majumder

2024

Energy Fuels

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Maximizing oil recovery from existing fields is essential to satisfy global energy demands. Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques, particularly those utilizing carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) microbubbles (MBs), offer promising avenues for improving sweep efficiency and ultimately, oil recovery. This study investigates the influence of formulation and operational parameters on the stability of CO 2 MBs within oil-in-water emulsions designed for EOR applications. Emulsions were formulated using the surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), sodium chloride (NaCl) brine, and light liquid paraffin oil. The stability of the CO 2 MBs was evaluated at atmospheric pressure and room temperature by monitoring drainage rate and half-life. Results indicate that increasing SDS concentration and decreasing NaCl concentration significantly enhance MB stability. An optimal brine-to-oil ratio is crucial, with moderate gas flow rates promoting stability. Surface tension measurements further elucidated the effect of brine on stability. The study additionally explores the rheological behavior of the emulsions, examining the relationship between shear rate and viscosity for various influencing factors. The power-law model was employed to analyze the flow behavior of the emulsions. Dynamic light scattering measurements provided insights into the size distribution of the MBs, aiding in the understanding of their stability behavior.

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“…Polymers are larger molecules (macromolecules) and have long chains and subunits which theoretically their diversity is endless (Veyskarami et al 2016;Shafiei et al 2018). Both water and oil-soluble polymers can be used in the consolidation/stabilization process.…”

Section: Polymersmentioning

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A comprehensive research in chemical consolidator/stabilizer agents on sand production control

Tabar¹,

Bagherzadeh²,

Shahrabadi³

et al. 2021

J Petrol Explor Prod Technol

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Sand or fine is a typical product in many processing of oil production from unconsolidated and weakly consolidated formations. High variation of in situ stress, fluid production rate above maximum sand-free rate, and water production are main primary sources of the sand production. Sand production can cause hazardous operational problems to the facilities, pipes, and wellbore. Hence, it is a significant problem that requires to be managed and studied. To minimize the operational impacts of particle migration, chemical consolidators/stabilizers can be utilized to alter surface properties of sand and formation particles. The decreasing zeta potential besides increasing the cohesion between sand and formation particles could result in controlled sand production. However, understanding the mechanism and application of chemical methods to alleviate sand production is not well-discussed. This study presents and discusses chemical consolidator/stabilizer agents, which may be applied for managing sand production in the petroleum industry. This was achieved through a comprehension review of the literature and the application of chemical consolidators/stabilizers in other fields such as bauxite residue (red mud and red sand) control, desert sand, mine reclamation, wind erosion control, unpaved road modification, and enhancement of water retention and soil infiltration properties that are similar to formation sand. Standard experimental methods in various fields, for performance analysis of chemical consolidator/stabilizer agents, are compared and summarized. The consolidation/stabilization mechanisms of various types of chemical consolidator/stabilizer agents are discussed and compared. This review potentially can be used to inhibit blind usage of chemicals and functions as a reference to additional research in sand production control in petroleum engineering. The results are appropriate for extending quantitative approaches for performance evaluation of sand consolidator/stabilizer agents.

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A study of liquid drainage rate from foam with population balance equation: impact of bubble evolution

Cited by 8 publications

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Stabilization of Carbon Dioxide Foam by a Low Concentration of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide-Grafted Nano-Faujasite Zeolite. Part 1: Experimental Study

Stabilization of Carbon Dioxide Foam by a Low Concentration of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide-Grafted Nano-Faujasite Zeolite. Part 1: Experimental Study

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Microbubble Suspension and Stabilization for Advancing Tertiary Oil Recovery

A comprehensive research in chemical consolidator/stabilizer agents on sand production control

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A study of liquid drainage rate from foam with population balance equation: impact of bubble evolution

Cited by 8 publications

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Stabilization of Carbon Dioxide Foam by a Low Concentration of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide-Grafted Nano-Faujasite Zeolite. Part 1: Experimental Study

Stabilization of Carbon Dioxide Foam by a Low Concentration of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide-Grafted Nano-Faujasite Zeolite. Part 1: Experimental Study

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Microbubble Suspension and Stabilization for Advancing Tertiary Oil Recovery

A comprehensive research in chemical consolidator/stabilizer agents on sand production control

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