STTR Phase I: Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Surface Light Scattering Spectroscopy

Information

  • NSF Award
  • 0740033
Owner
  • Award Id
    0740033
  • Award Effective Date
    1/1/2008 - 17 years ago
  • Award Expiration Date
    12/31/2008 - 16 years ago
  • Award Amount
    $ 150,000.00
  • Award Instrument
    Standard Grant

STTR Phase I: Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Surface Light Scattering Spectroscopy

This Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) Phase I Project will develop a non-invasive technique of Surface Light Scattering Spectroscopy (SLSS) to measure the surface tension, viscosity, and other interface parameters of fluids at high temperatures and pressures. The goal is to increase understanding of the behavior of surfactants and fluids at extreme conditions found in oil reservoirs and to develop methodologies and instrumentation to optimize surfactant type and concentrations for enhancing oil recovery. <br/><br/>The broader impact/commercial potential of this project will be the use of Surface Light Scattering Spectroscopy as a low cost, non-contact, multi-property measurement tool that will help scientists and engineers to better research and understand surface chemical phenomena; to develop new methods and processes based on surface chemistry; and better monitor processes. This technology could lead to shorter development times for new processes and methods and better quality of manufactured products and processes based on surface chemistry.

  • Program Officer
    Cheryl F. Albus
  • Min Amd Letter Date
    10/12/2007 - 17 years ago
  • Max Amd Letter Date
    10/12/2007 - 17 years ago
  • ARRA Amount

Institutions

  • Name
    Scattering Solutions
  • City
    Irvine
  • State
    CA
  • Country
    United States
  • Address
    36 Rocky Knoll
  • Postal Code
    926123257
  • Phone Number
    9492411272

Investigators

  • First Name
    Craig
  • Last Name
    Saltiel
  • Email Address
    csaltiel@scatteringsolutions.com
  • Start Date
    10/12/2007 12:00:00 AM

FOA Information

  • Name
    Industrial Technology
  • Code
    308000