vipinkr21@iitk.ac.in
PhD, IISc Banglore (Dec 2021 - Present)
Research Area Understanding wettability of oil at different surfaces at brine condition
Area of Interest Most of the world's oil is found in carbonate reservoirs which are formed from minerals such as calcite. To increase oil extraction, we use chemicals (surfactants, alkaline, polymer etc) that alters the wettability of oil towards the rock surface. This work is related to study the effect of brine water on the wettability of oil adsorbed on the mineral rock surface. We are using molecular dynamics techniques to study the overall process.
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