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Asphaltene Adsorption on Solid Surfaces Investigated Using Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation under Flow
Archana Jagadisan1, Sanjoy Banerjee1
1Energy Institute and Department of Chemical Engineering, City College of New York, New York, New York 10031, United States.
Asphaltene adsorption on surfaces was studied using QCM-D. Results show multilayer formation and altered wettability, crucial for optimizing oil production and reducing costs.
Area of Science:
- Petroleum Engineering
- Surface Science
- Physical Chemistry
Background:
- Asphaltenes cause operational issues in petroleum production.
- Understanding asphaltene adsorption is key to improving oil recovery efficiency and lowering costs.
- Surface wettability alteration by asphaltenes impacts reservoir performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate asphaltene adsorption kinetics and mechanisms on various surfaces.
- Determine the influence of asphaltene concentration and deposition environment.
- Analyze the impact of asphaltene adsorption on surface wettability.
Main Methods:
- Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation (QCM-D) technique.
- Contact angle measurements.
- Adsorption studies on silicon dioxide, stainless steel, and gold surfaces.
Main Results:
- Evidence of initial monolayer followed by multilayer asphaltene adsorption.
- Adsorption kinetics were surface-dependent and followed Random Sequential Adsorption (RSA) theory for monolayers.
- Adsorbed asphaltenes significantly decreased water wettability, reaching a plateau contact angle around 100°.
- Brine salinity (3% NaCl) had a minimal effect on wettability alteration.
Conclusions:
- Asphaltene adsorption is a complex process influenced by surface material and concentration.
- Adsorption significantly alters surface wettability, impacting oil-water interactions in reservoirs.
- Findings provide insights for mitigating operational challenges and optimizing petroleum production.
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