Our Aim
Investigation of the nucleation and growth mechanisms of sparingly soluble salts within pores or on grain surfaces of rock, granular formations or other porous material
Funding
The Project “WetμFluid” (code No. 172), is implemented under the Action “1st Call for H.F.R.I. Research Projects for the support of Post-doctoral Researchers” funded by Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation.
Theory
Multiphase flow processes taking place during Enhanced Oil recovery (EOR), CO2 or gas storage, geothermal energy production and utilization, membrane filtration processes etc. are usually accompanied by undesirable phenomena of scaling due to the nucleation and growth mechanisms of sparingly soluble salts in pores or on rock surfaces or other used porous material involved. There are cases in which controlled precipitation of sparingly soluble salts is desired, as in waterproofing of underground structures (e.g. tunnels), prevention of soil erosion using consolidation, stabilization of unconsolidated rocks to avoid or to minimize…
Impact on science and economy
The research work focuses on obtaining information concerning fundamental mechanisms taking place during salt precipitation in porous media. This is of high interest for a wide variety of applications.
Oil and gas industry
Industry concerning oil recovery, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), CO2 and gas storage.
Geothermal Energy
In geothermal energy production and utilization.
Membrane filtration processes
Waterproofing Materials
Materials for waterproofing of underground structures (e.g. tunnels) or soil erosion.
Project Partnership
The project is hosted at FORT/ICE-HT in cooperation with two laboratories in Department of Chemical Engineering of University of Patras
