TRLUP – Magnetic Pickering Nanoemulsions as a Diagnostic Tool for Fracture Characterization in Unconventional Reservoirs

This project focuses on exploring how a new diagnostic technology—magnetic Pickering nanoemulsions—can help improve the way we understand fluid flow in underground rock formations, such as those found in oil and gas reservoirs. These nanoemulsions are tiny droplets that are stable under harsh conditions and can be tracked using magnetic tools, making them useful for mapping fractures in rocks. During this four-month project, we will study how ready this technology is for the market by researching potential customers, competitors, and industry needs. The expected benefit to the partner organization is a clear roadmap that shows how this lab-developed innovation can be developed into a commercial product, helping them stay competitive with advanced, field-ready tools.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jamie McInnis;Ehsan Aminfar

Student:

Partner:

The ETC Foundation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Program: