Nanotechnologies for the Oil and Energy Industry

Published by: Technology Transfer Centre Ltd.

Published: Jul. 1, 2006 - 47 Pages

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION

2 TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

2.1 UNIVERSITIES

2.1.1 University 1 United Kingdom: Nanopatterned surfaces in antifouling applications

2.1.2 University 2 UK: Depositing size-selected gas-phase nanoparticles onto substrates to produce nanoporous materials made out of a range of metals with a controlled pore size around 2nm.

2.1.3 University 3 UK: Creation and size measurement of micro/nanoparticulates in fluid streams

2.1.4 University 4 UK: Polyurethanes all containing nano-cages - peptides can be added in this application which interfere with the enzymes used by molluscs to attach to surfaces

2.1.5 University 5 UK: Zeolites and porous materials (powders and films) and their applications as heterogeneous catalysts

2.1.6 University 6 UK: Activating materials for enhanced photodegradation rates for environmental compatibility using very thin films of photoactive materials.

2.1.7 University 7 UK: Nanoporous materials of various types (nanoporous carbons, metal-organic frameworks, inorganics)

2.1.8 University 8 UK: Conductive nanopowders for nanofluids for improved heat transfer

2.1.9 Univeristy 9 UK: Heat transfer fluid that by incorporating nano-engineered particles realises at a minimum a 40% improvement in thermal conductivity for temperatures of operation between 0 and 80 ºC

2.1.10 University 10 UK: Cost-effective deposition and development of oxides and organic/inorganic hybrid nanostructured coatings to prevent fouling and corrosion

2.1.11 University 11 UK: Nano coatings have been produced specifically using electrochemical methods including electropolymerisation to produce functionalized nano layers for corrosion resistance, adhesion enhancement and wear resistance

2.1.12 University 1 India: India Ni-P based Electroless Robust Nanocoating for Corrosion Resistance Applications

2.1.13 University 1 New Zealand: The gas absorption properties of the nanostructured calcium silicate

2.1.14 University 1 United States: Solvent-free nanoparticles with liquid-like behavior and the ability to flow

2.1.15 University 1 Australia: Synthesized nanostructured TiO2-SiO2 particles that have higher BET surface areas (421 m2/g), and high photo reactivity

2.1.16 University 1 Turkey: Utilization of conductive carbon nanotubes and carbon particulates to develop conductive nanocomposites; Development of nano composites based on layered clays and polymer systems; Development of nano patterns on various substrates by self-assemled monolayers and LB techniques

2.1.17 University 1 Belgium: Design of organic coatings with an increased resistance to fouling and/or an improved cleanability

2.1.18 University 1 France: Self-assembled mono-layers of such hydrogen-bonded low molecular weight compounds on metallic surfaces

2.1.19 University 1 Sweden: Filter media to be used for absorption of gas pollutants

2.1.20 University 2 Sweden: Development and production of additives for purification and removal of impurities from oils and development and production of nanoparticulate additives for improvement of combustion and preventing of fouling and corrosion

2.1.21 University 1 Greece: Fluid flows and heat transfer phenomena in nano and micro devices

2.1.22 University 2 Greece: Fouling and corrosion prevention using chemical means and approaches

2.2 RESEARCH CENTRES

2.2.1 Research Centre 1 UK: Improved heat transfer nanofluids for the automotive market; surface area nanomaterials that could be suitable for use as emission control materials; nano ceramic materials for coatings

2.2.2 Research Centre 1 United States: Low-cost, polymer-based, nanostructured coating system to coat a variety of steels and other alloys, including some Al-alloys

2.2.3 Research Centre 1 Italy: Synthesis and characterization of nanofluids consisting of conductive nanoparticles for heat transfer applications using sol-gel approach

2.2.4 Research Centre 1 Taiwan: Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Nanotechnology for Energy Saving; Micro Fuel Cell; High Efficiency Energy Storage Device; Photochemical Energy Conversion System

2.2.5 Research Centre 1 Russia: Carbon Nanofibres for Nanofluids with Improved Heat Transfer

2.2.6 Research Centre 1 Czech Republic: Wear resistant carbon based nanocomposite coatings with low roughness, good adhesion prepared by magnetron sputtering

2.3 COMPANIES

2.3.1 Company 1 UK: Sensor system for process monitoring during oil refining

2.3.2 Company 2 UK: Micronizing of nanoparticle diamond as well as chemical suspension

2.3.3 Company 3 UK: Manufacturers of nanocoating testing equipment

2.3.4 Company 4 UK: Advanced instrumentation in the field of gas adsorption, allowing comprehensive physisorption, chemisorption, TPD/TPR/TPO and real time MS characterisation using a wide range of gases and vapours

2.3.5 Company 5 UK: Patented process for making large volumes of QD materials, to develop these systems for novel gas sensors, although gas absorption could of course be a direct output of these material

2.3.6 Company 6 UK: High-purity single and multi-wall carbon nanotubes

2.3.7 Company 7 UK: Thermal properties of liquids with embedded in them nanoparticles, including carbon single wall nanotubes, some fibres, etc.

2.3.8 Company 8 UK: Computational fluid dynamics modelling to design novel microfluid structures

2.3.9 Company 1 Finland: Manufacture nanocrystalline titanium dioxide catalyst suitable for antifouling and emission control

2.3.10 Company 1 France: A tool for accurate and repeatable production of sintered nanomaterials; providing heat cycles useful for instance if such nanomaterials are used on sensors and must be periodically freed from adsorbed species

2.3.11 Company 2 France: Microreactors performed on deep silicon etching tools in order to carry out the refinery at reservoir level

2.3.12 Company 3 France: Conductive materials (carbon nanotubes) for nanofluids

2.3.13 Company 4 France: Environmentally friendly processes using supercritical fluids

2.3.14 Company 1 United States: Use of modified nanoscale materials for nanocomposites and phase change materials, all of which play a significant role in heat transfer and energy efficiency

2.3.15 Company 2 United States: Production of nano size copper and silver; Nanotubes and nanoonions

2.3.16 Company 3 United States: Methods to stabilize the copper nanoparticles from oxidation; Thermal conduction enhancement provided by carbon nanotube additions to fluids

2.3.17 Company 4 United States: Class of lubricating fluids that incorporate dispersed aggregates of carbon-based materials that are produced by non-equilibrium synthetic methods

2.3.18 Company 1 Spain: Use of self-assembly technique for the production of multifunctional coatings. These new coatings have at least two properties at the same time, for example they have a strong corrosion resistance (they pass strong corrosion tests) and are hydrophobic or superhydrophobic

2.3.19 Company 1 The Netherlands: Carbon-aerogel membranes (application power storage); Carbon nanofoam membranes (application power storage)

2.3.20 Company 1 Germany: Nanodiamonds - diamond is a unique material that has the property of heat transfer and is an electro-insulator simultaneosly

2.3.21 Company 2 Germany: Nanostructured surfaces and textures, as well as systems for mass separation both in the context of pharmaceutical and chemical processing

2.3.22 Company 3 Germany: Manufacturing/process equipment for the nanostructuring of surfaces

2.3.23 Company 1 Spain: Carbon nanotubes embedded in for example a polymer or ceramic matrix. A range of substantial functional improvements can be realized in terms of stiffness, strength, crackresistance, conductivity, anti-static properties, etc compared to existing additives

Abstract

This report covers:

• Nanofluids for improved heat transfer
• Emission controls
• Selective gas adsorption/conversion/separation
• Cost effective and robust nanocoatings to prevent fouling and corrosion
• Down hole refinery
• Nanoreactor cages for highly selective reactions
• Selective separation using controlled membranes

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