Patents by Inventor Sujeewa S. PALAYANGODA

Sujeewa S. PALAYANGODA has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240067860
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods of using them. The methods can be used to sequester carbon dioxide within a subterranean formation. The methods can include contacting carbon dioxide present in the subterranean formation with a complexing agent, resulting in precipitation of a carbonate or bicarbonate salt of the complexing agent within the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Sriram Chandrasekhar, Taimur Malik, Behdad Aminzadeh Goharrizi, Sujeewa S. Palayangoda
  • Patent number: 11898100
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and composition for breaking foam, emulsions, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
    Inventors: Gayani W. Pinnawala, Sujeewa S. Palayangoda, Varadarajan Dwarakanath, Mohamad Salman, Mohsen S. Tagavifar
  • Publication number: 20230332037
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to polyanionic surfactants, surfactant mixtures, compositions derived thereof, and uses thereof such as in oil and gas operations. Methods of making polyanionic surfactants are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Gayani W. PINNAWALA, Sujeewa S. PALAYANGODA, Gregory A. WINSLOW, Varadarajan DWARAKANATH
  • Publication number: 20230323193
    Abstract: Embodiments of treating fluid comprising hydrocarbons, water, and polymer being produced from a hydrocarbon-bearing formation are provided. One embodiment comprises adding a concentration of a viscosity reducer to the fluid to degrade the polymer present in the fluid and adding a concentration of a neutralizer to the fluid to neutralize the viscosity reducer in the fluid. The viscosity reducer is buffered at a pH of 7 or less (e.g., at a pH of from 2 to 7, such as at a pH of from 3.5 to 7, or at a pH of from 5 to 7). The addition of the concentration of the viscosity reducer is in a sufficient quantity to allow for complete chemical degradation of the polymer prior to the addition of the concentration of the neutralizer in the fluid such that excess viscosity reducer is present in the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Sujeewa S. PALAYANGODA, Kerry Kennedy SPILKER, Sumitra SUBRAHMANYAN, Gayani W. PINNAWALA, Sophany THACH, Gregory A. WINSLOW, Dennis Arun ALEXIS, Harold Charles LINNEMEYER, Timothy P. THERIOT, Les Leszek JACKOWSKI, Francesca CIBOTTI
  • Publication number: 20230257644
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to polyanionic surfactants, surfactant mixtures, compositions derived thereof, and uses thereof in hydrocarbon recovery. Methods of making polyanionic surfactants are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Gayani W. PINNAWALA, Sujeewa S. PALAYANGODA, Gregory A. WINSLOW, Varadarajan DWARAKANATH, Kerry Kennedy SPILKER, Robert George SHONG
  • Publication number: 20230183578
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to polyanionic surfactants, surfactant mixtures, compositions derived thereof, and uses thereof in hydrocarbon recovery. Methods of making polyanionic surfactants are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Gayani W. PINNAWALA, Sujeewa S. PALAYANGODA, Gregory A. WINSLOW, Varadarajan DWARAKANATH, Kerry Kennedy SPILKER, Robert George SHONG
  • Publication number: 20230183577
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to polyanionic surfactants, surfactant mixtures, compositions derived thereof, and uses thereof in hydrocarbon recovery. Methods of making polyanionic surfactants are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Gayani W. PINNAWALA, Sujeewa S. PALAYANGODA, Gregory A. WINSLOW, Varadarajan DWARAKANATH
  • Publication number: 20230167353
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to polyanionic surfactants, surfactant mixtures, compositions derived thereof, and uses thereof in hydrocarbon recovery. Methods of making polyanionic surfactants are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Gayani W. PINNAWALA, Sujeewa S. PALAYANGODA, Gregory A. WINSLOW, Varadarajan DWARAKANATH
  • Patent number: 11591893
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of treating fluid comprising hydrocarbons, water, and polymer being produced from a hydrocarbon-bearing formation are provided. The method can include adding a concentration of a viscosity reducer to the fluid to degrade the polymer present in the fluid and adding a concentration of a neutralizer to the fluid to neutralize the viscosity reducer in the fluid. The viscosity reducer is buffered at a pH of 7 or less (e.g., at a pH of from 2 to 7, such as at a pH of from 3.5 to 7, or at a pH of from 5 to 7). The addition of the concentration of the viscosity reducer is in a sufficient quantity to allow for complete chemical degradation of the polymer prior to the addition of the concentration of the neutralizer in the fluid such that excess viscosity reducer is present in the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
    Inventors: Sujeewa S. Palayangoda, Kerry Kennedy Spilker, Sumitra Subrahmanyan, Gayani W. Pinnawala, Sophany Thach, Gregory A. Winslow, Dennis Arun Alexis, Harold Charles Linnemeyer, Timothy P. Theriot, Les Leszek Jackowski, Francesca Cibotti
  • Publication number: 20210395602
    Abstract: Embodiments of treating fluid comprising hydrocarbons, water, and polymer being produced from a hydrocarbon-bearing formation are provided. One embodiment comprises adding a concentration of a viscosity reducer to the fluid to degrade the polymer present in the fluid and adding a concentration of a neutralizer to the fluid to neutralize the viscosity reducer in the fluid. The viscosity reducer is buffered at a pH of 7 or less (e.g., at a pH of from 2 to 7, such as at a pH of from 3.5 to 7, or at a pH of from 5 to 7). The addition of the concentration of the viscosity reducer is in a sufficient quantity to allow for complete chemical degradation of the polymer prior to the addition of the concentration of the neutralizer in the fluid such that excess viscosity reducer is present in the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Sujeewa S. PALAYANGODA, Kerry Kennedy SPILKER, Sumitra SUBRAHMANYAN, Gayani W. PINNAWALA, Sophany THACH, Gregory A. WINSLOW, Dennis Arun ALEXIS, Harold Charles LINNEMEYER, Timothy P. THERIOT, Les Leszek JACKOWSKI, Francesca CIBOTTI
  • Publication number: 20210179930
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and composition for breaking foam, emulsions, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Gayani W. PINNAWALA, Sujeewa S. PALAYANGODA, Varadarajan DWARAKANATH, Mohamad SALMAN, Mohsen S. TAGAVIFAR