Journal of Petrochemical Universities ›› 2026, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (5): 34-39.DOI: 10.12422/j.issn.1006-396X.2026.05.004

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Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study on the Interaction of OP⁃10 and SL with Asphaltic Models

Yihao YANG1(), Huan BAO1, Yupeng HE1,2, Xianming KONG1, Wannian ZHANG2()   

  1. 1.School of Petrochemical Engineering,Liaoning Petrochemical University,Fushun Liaoning 113001,China
    2.Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology,Ningbo Zhejiang 315016,China
  • Received:2026-01-13 Revised:2026-03-27 Published:2026-10-25 Online:2026-11-02
  • Contact: Wannian ZHANG

OP⁃10与SL对沥青质作用的分子动力学模拟研究

杨怡豪1(), 包欢1, 何宇鹏1,2, 孔宪明1, 张万年2()   

  1. 1.辽宁石油化工大学 石油化工学院,辽宁 抚顺 113001
    2.大连理工大学 宁波研究院,浙江 宁波 315016
  • 通讯作者: 张万年
  • 作者简介:杨怡豪(1999-),男,硕士研究生,从事计算化学方面的研究;E⁃mail:sxlgyyh2023@163.com。
  • 基金资助:
    国家自然科学基金项目(21978124);宁波市自然科学基金项目(2024J009);宁波市自然科学基金项目(2024J139)

Abstract:

The high viscosity of heavy oil primarily stems from the aggregation of asphaltene molecules. Currently, surfactants are widely used as viscosity reducers to effectively lower the viscosity of heavy oil. This study employed molecular dynamics simulations and quantum chemical calculations to investigate the interactions between viscosity reducers⁃10 (OP⁃10)and sodium laurate (SL) with asphaltenes at different concentrations. The results show that when the molecular number of OP⁃10 (N(OP⁃10))=120 and the molecular number of SL (N(SL))=400, the composite viscosity reducer OP⁃10/SL can form micellar structures with asphaltenes. Meanwhile,the total number of hydrogen bonds in the system increases significantly from approximately 1 000 at N(OP⁃10)=30 and N(SL)=100 to about 3 800, forming a stable three dimensional hydrogen bond network. Based on visual analysis of simulation snapshots, statistics of hydrogen bond quantities and electrostatic potential distribution analysis, the viscosity reduction mechanism of this composite viscosity reducer is revealed, which provides a theoretical basis for the design and application of composite viscosity reducer systems represented by OP⁃10/SL.

Key words: Molecular dynamics simulation, Asphalt, Surfactant

摘要:

重油的高黏度主要源于沥青质分子的聚集,使用表面活性剂作为降黏剂已成为一种有效的重油降黏手段。采用分子动力学模拟与量子化学计算方法,研究了降黏剂壬基酚聚氧乙烯醚⁃10(OP⁃10)/十二酸钠(SL)在不同分子数时与沥青质的相互作用;利用静电势分布,从电性角度解释了OP⁃10与SL作用的本质。结果表明,当OP⁃10的分子数(N(OP⁃10))=120个、SL的分子数(N(SL))=400个时,降黏剂OP⁃10/SL可与沥青质形成胶束结构,同时体系的氢键总数由N(OP⁃10)=30个、N(SL)=100个时的约1 000个显著增至约3 800个,形成了稳定的三维氢键网络。通过可视化模拟快照分析、氢键数量统计和静电势分布分析,揭示了该复合降黏剂的降黏机理,为以OP⁃10/SL为代表的复合降黏剂体系的设计与应用提供了理论依据。

关键词: 分子动力学模拟, 沥青质, 表面活性剂

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Cite this article

Yihao YANG, Huan BAO, Yupeng HE, Xianming KONG, Wannian ZHANG. Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study on the Interaction of OP⁃10 and SL with Asphaltic Models[J]. Journal of Petrochemical Universities, 2026, 39(5): 34-39.

杨怡豪, 包欢, 何宇鹏, 孔宪明, 张万年. OP⁃10与SL对沥青质作用的分子动力学模拟研究[J]. 石油化工高等学校学报, 2026, 39(5): 34-39.