Use of taurine additives in enhanced oil recovery with anionic s

Details Use of taurine additives in enhanced oil recovery with anionic s Use of taurine additives in enhanced oil recovery with anionic s

1989-11-06

1990-12-11

Britts, Ramon S.

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Distinct, separate injection and producing wells

166252, 166275, 166300, 252 8554, E21B 4322

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049763156

ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for increasing the recovery of oil in enhanced oil recovery operations employing anionic surfactant by blending a taurine with said anionic surfactant. The taurine may also increase the salt and divalent ion tolerance of the anionic surfactant.

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