摘要 |
<p>OIL RECOVERY BY MICROEMULSION INJECTION A process for the recovery of oil from a subterranean oil reservoir involving the injection of a microemulsion comprising neutralized organic acids extracted from a petroleum oil, oil, and a co-surfactant having mutual solubility for oil and water. The microemulsion may be injected in two portions with the terminal portion having lower concentrations of oil and co-surfactant than the initial portion. The neutralized organic acids employed in the microemulsion may be produced by the alkaline extraction of a petroleum oil. The microemulsion may also contain an alkyl aryl sulfonate, an alkaline agent, and a monovalent salt.</p> |