Research on a synergistic formula of anionic and betaine type surfactants for natural gas fields

Jianwei Wang; Yubo Lian; Xiang Chen; Haiyan Yang; Wanjun Chang; Jie Zhang

doi:10.1515/tsd-2024-2608

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Research on a synergistic formula of anionic and betaine type surfactants for natural gas fields

Jianwei Wang
Jianwei Wang is a master’s student at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi’an University of Petroleum. His research interests focus on study of surfactants, and oilfield production enhancement technologies.
, Yubo Lian
Yubo Lian is a senior engineer at Changqing Oilfield Branch, Xi’an Changqing Oilfield Co., Ltd. in China, engaged in the research of oil and gas production enhancement technology.
, Xiang Chen
Xiang Chen is a senior engineer at Changqing Oilfield Branch, Xi’an Changqing Oilfield Co., Ltd. in China, engaged in the research of oil and gas production enhancement technology.
, Haiyan Yang , Wanjun Chang
Wanjun Chang is a master’s student at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi’an University of Petroleum. Her research interests are focused on fluorocarbon surfactant oil repellent technologies.
and Jie Zhang
Jie Zhang is professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi’an University of Petroleum, specializing in environmental technology research at the intersection of oilfield/oil chemistry and forest chemistry.

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From the journal Tenside Surfactants Detergents Volume 62 Issue 1

Abstract

To further improve the foaming properties, foam stability, salt and temperature resistance, betaine surfactants were combined with sodium dodecyl sulphate-derived multifunctional surfactants synthesized in laboratory. Sodium dodecyl sulphate-derived multifunctional surfactants (HSDS) was synthesized and the changes in performance before and after the addition of hexadecyl betaine (HB) to hydroxymethylated sodium dodecyl sulfate were comprehensively compared by carrying out experiments such as such as measuring foam volume and surface tension. The foaming volume of hexadecyl betaine (HB) compounded with HSDS-4 is found to reach 475 mL with a half-life of 7.72 min. The temperature resistance test shows that the foam volume of HS-4 at 70 °C is 22.9 mL. At a salt content of 200 g L⁻¹, the foam volume of HS-4 is still 355 mL with a half-life of 6.13 min. Finally, the microstructure of the foams produced by the different compounds was measured. The foam produced by HS-4 had the lowest defoaming rate compared to the other compounds. The effectiveness of the compounded product in improving the recovery rate is shown, providing support for the further innovation and utility of this technology.

Keywords: hexadecyl betaine; foam; temperature and salt resistance

Corresponding author: Jianwei Wang and Jie Zhang, Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Reservoir Protection Technology of Oilfields, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China; and Shaanxi University Engineering Research Center of Oil and Gas Field Chemistry, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China, E-mail: 2733428318@qq.com (J. Wang), zhangjie@xsyu.edu.cn (J. Zhang)

About the authors

Jianwei Wang

Jianwei Wang is a master’s student at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi’an University of Petroleum. His research interests focus on study of surfactants, and oilfield production enhancement technologies.

Yubo Lian

Yubo Lian is a senior engineer at Changqing Oilfield Branch, Xi’an Changqing Oilfield Co., Ltd. in China, engaged in the research of oil and gas production enhancement technology.

Xiang Chen

Xiang Chen is a senior engineer at Changqing Oilfield Branch, Xi’an Changqing Oilfield Co., Ltd. in China, engaged in the research of oil and gas production enhancement technology.

Wanjun Chang

Wanjun Chang is a master’s student at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi’an University of Petroleum. Her research interests are focused on fluorocarbon surfactant oil repellent technologies.

Jie Zhang

Jie Zhang is professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi’an University of Petroleum, specializing in environmental technology research at the intersection of oilfield/oil chemistry and forest chemistry.

Acknowledgments

We thank for the work of Modern Analysis and Testing Center of Xi’an Shiyou University.

Research ethics: Not applicable.
Informed consent: Informed consent was obtained from all individuals included in this study, or their legal guardians or wards.
Author contributions: All authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and approved its submission.
Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: None declared.
Conflict of interest: The authors state no conflict of interest.
Research funding: The work was supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (52204046), Key Scientific Research Program Project of Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education (22JY052) and Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi University. Key Scientific Research Program Project of Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education (22JY052).
Data availability: The datasets generated and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

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Received: 2024-06-19

Accepted: 2024-10-10

Published Online: 2024-10-30

Published in Print: 2025-01-29

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