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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 2023
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2018
Locus Solutions Ipco, Llc, Solon, OH (US);
Sean Farmer, North Miami Beach, FL (US);
Ken Alibek, Solon, OH (US);
Kent Adams, Oro Valley, AZ (US);
Karthik N. Karathur, Solon, OH (US);
Alibek Moldakozhayev, Solon, OH (US);
Anthony Nerris, Solon, OH (US);
LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLC, Solon, OH (US);
Abstract
The subject invention provides compositions and methods for simultaneously enhancing oil recovery, improving the quality of oil and gas through reduction in sulfur-containing compounds, and preventing and/or reducing corrosion of oil and gas production equipment. A multi-functional composition is provided comprising an antimicrobial biosurfactant component, a first ammonium salt, and ammonium hydroxide. In some embodiments, the efficiency of the composition is further enhanced by the addition of a chelating agent, a phenol (e.g., carbolic acid or phenolic acid), and/or an HS scavenger. In some embodiments, the composition is further enhanced for use in cold climates by the addition of an antifreeze mixture comprising one or more of a second ammonium salt, sodium chloride and glycerol.