Influence of nacl in ionic surfactants adsorption in sandstone surface
Low interfacial tensions are one of the most important mechanisms relating to surfactant. Surfactant loss due to adsorption on the rock surfaces weakens the effectiveness of the chemical injected slurry, in reducing oil-water interfacial tension (IFT) and renders the process uneconomical. Surfactant flooding is enhanced oil recovery method (EOR) adopted in partially depleted oil reservoirs. However, surfactant adsorption can occur reducing the efficiency of EOR methods used. This work studied the influence of NaCl on anionic surfactant adsorption on sandstone.