Soret and Diffusion Coefficients in crude oils Under Microgravity (SoDiUM)

Persons :

• Dr.  VAN VAERENBERGH Stefan - Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
  Coordinator of the project
  Financed belgian partner
  Duration: 1/1/2005-31/12/2007
  

Description :

The experiment aims to better understand diffusion and thermodiffusion (Soret effect) in multi-component systems with in mind applications to the improvement of crude oil recovery (in oil field, a large geo-thermal gradient exists).

Satellite(s) or flight opportunity(ies):

SODI on ISS


Field of research:

Physical Science: Fluid pPhysics