ENI AWARD 2009

Eni Innovation Acknowledgements

DVA: platform for seismic velocity analysis and in-depth imaging

 

Andreoletti Clara  - Eni   E&P Div.

 

DVA (Depth Velocity Analysis) is a software package for seismic velocity analysis, based on the concept of seismic tomography of the Grid type, with the possibility of considering all the geological information deriving from wells and/or preliminary studies on the area.  
The use of the tool is fundamental for obtaining high resolutions and better adherence to the geological model of the area.
The DVA package is suitable for application in all fields requiring depth imaging, which are structurally complex and with side velocity variations which distort the image, and particularly for a deep under salt play (Gulf of Mexico) and new pre-salt plays (Brazil, West Africa, Caspian Sea)  .

 

 

Cracking process and enhanced catalysts for said process.

 

Bellussi Giuseppe
Millini Roberto
Rizzo Caterina
Colombo Daniele

R&M Div.

 

The patent relates to a new fluid bed catalytic cracking process (FCC) which uses a proprietary ERS-10 zeolitic catalyst. The ERS-10 catalyst, already claimed by Eni, differs from other zeolitic systems in the contemporaneous presence of medium pore structures and extra-wide pore structures.  

The addition of limited quantities of ERS-10 (3%) to a commercial catalyst has allowed a significant conversion increase (10 points) to be obtained to the detriment of heavy fractions (HCO) and without there being any significant deactivation phenomena.

 

 

Low-gap conjugated polymers and preparation process

 

Pò Riccardo
Cardaci Anna Maria
Caldararo Maria
Schimperna Giuliana
Strategy and Development Management

 

The patent relates to the identification and synthesis of new c0njugated polymers which can be used for the construction of new generation photovoltaic cells. 
The new group of photo-active macromolecular materials is characterized by the presence of naphthalene diimide units, with respect to commonly used products, it has a reduced energy gap and therefore improved light harvesting properties. 

Thanks to the low gap value, these materials are capable of also effectively converting solar radiation with a higher wave-length into electric energy.  Suitably modified, these polymers can be used not only as electron donors but also as electron acceptors.