SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 5, 2024
Abstract
While
water
alternating
gas
(WAG)
injection
is
a
prevalent
technique
in
enhanced
oil
recovery,
it
faces
significant
challenges
heterogeneous
and
high
permeability
reservoirs.
The
primary
issue
the
rapid
breakthrough
poor
sweep
efficiency
due
to
segregation
upper
sections
of
reservoir,
leaving
lower
areas
unswept.
To
address
these
limitations,
this
paper
explores
novel
method
applying
polymer-WAG
(PWAG)
flooding,
augment
traditional
WAG
processes.
A
key
feature
PWAG
continuous
polymer-enhanced
throughout
cycle.
Our
study
focuses
on
evaluating
impact
various
natural
polymers
enhancement
during
cycle
reservoir
environments.
findings
indicate
notable
performance
improvement,
with
an
increase
ranging
from
6-10%
when
using
proposed
polymers.
This
research
provides
insights
into
viability
optimizing
processes,
offering
promising
avenue
for
more
effective
recovery
challenging
conditions.
Polymers,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
14(7), С. 1433 - 1433
Опубликована: Март 31, 2022
Polymers
play
a
significant
role
in
enhanced
oil
recovery
(EOR)
due
to
their
viscoelastic
properties
and
macromolecular
structure.
Herein,
the
mechanisms
of
application
polymeric
materials
for
are
elucidated.
Subsequently,
polymer
types
used
EOR,
namely
synthetic
polymers
natural
(biopolymers),
discussed.
Moreover,
numerous
applications
EOR
such
as
flooding,
foam
alkali–polymer
surfactant–polymer
alkali–surfactant–polymer
nanofluid
flooding
appraised
evaluated.
Most
exhibit
pseudoplastic
behavior
presence
shear
forces.
The
biopolymers
better
salt
tolerance
thermal
stability
but
susceptible
plugging
biodegradation.
As
associative
polyacrylamide,
several
complexities
involved
unlocking
its
full
potential.
Hence,
hydrolyzed
polyacrylamide
remains
most
coveted
field
floods.
Finally,
shows
good
efficiency
at
pilot
scales,
while
recently
devised
potential
EOR.
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
99, С. 106540 - 106540
Опубликована: Июль 31, 2023
Ultrasonic
waves
can
induce
physical
and
chemical
changes
in
liquid
media
via
acoustic
cavitation.
Various
applications
have
benefitted
from
utilizing
these
effects,
including
but
not
limited
to
the
synthesis
of
functional
materials,
emulsification,
cleaning,
processing.
Several
books
review
articles
public
domain
cover
both
fundamental
applied
aspects
ultrasonics
sonochemistry.
The
Editors
Ultrasonics
Sonochemistry
journal
possess
diverse
expertise
this
field,
theoretical
experimental
cavitation
materials
synthesis,
environmental
remediation,
sonoprocessing.
This
article
provides
Editors'
perspectives
on
various
sonochemistry
that
may
benefit
students
early
career
researchers.
Coal
seam
water
injection
can
effectively
reduce
the
amount
of
dust
suspended
in
working
face
during
coal
mining.
However,
permeability
gradually
deteriorates
with
increasing
depth
Ultrasound
excitation
improve
conditions
seams.
To
explore
mechanism
ultrasound
improving
seam,
evolution
mass
fracture
after
was
investigated
through
low-temperature
nitrogen
adsorption
experiments
and
microscopic
observation.
Additionally,
changes
pore
volume
specific
surface
area
were
quantitatively
analyzed.
The
effective
water-bearing
samples
stimulated
by
ultrasonic
waves
also
seepage
experiments.
research
results
indicated
that
produced
pores
size
scale
range
2–10
nm
concentrated
distribution
mesopores,
thereby
mass.
confining
pressure
closed
fractures
decreased
body.
Injection
effect
on
fracturing.
There
is
a
critical
value
for
excitation,
below
which
more
small
will
be
produced,
above
rapidly
converted
into
large
pores,
Energy Reports,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
8, С. 9969 - 9996
Опубликована: Авг. 11, 2022
Enhanced
oil
recovery
(EOR)
is
used
to
retrieve
capillary
trapped
and
bypassed
in
the
reservoir.
Accordingly,
laboratory
field
applications
of
chemical
EOR
(CEOR)
methods
have
been
evaluated
with
varying
degrees
efficiency.
Nonetheless,
chemicals
tend
precipitate
harsh
reservoir
conditions,
thereby
inhibiting
efficiency
process.
Low
salinity
waterflooding
(LSWF)
another
technique
that
has
gaining
prodigious
attention
for
recovering
additional
from
due
its
sterling
properties.
However,
LSWF
a
low
especially
heavy
reservoirs.
Recently,
synergic
combination
exploited,
explored,
evaluated.
Herein,
type,
mechanism,
newly
devised
hybrid
method
reviewed.
Moreover,
application
sandstones
carbonates.
Experimental
modeling
results
revealed
yields
higher
compared
individual
method.
The
interplay
underlying
mechanisms
during
process
resulting
was
elucidated.
Finally,
gaps
research
recommendation
future
studies
were
highlighted.
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
103, С. 106767 - 106767
Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2024
In
the
last
two
decades,
ultrasound
(US)
technologies
research
has
increasingly
earned
attention
for
applications
in
oil
and
gas
industry.
Numerous
laboratory
field
have
proven
ultrasonics
as
an
efficient,
sustainable
cost-effective
technology
improving
well
productivity.
This
paper
pursues
elaboration
of
a
comprehensive
review
most
recent
related
to
ultrasonic
Statistical
analysis
different
functional
categories
classification
publications
were
performed.
Considering
reviewed,
there
is
huge
gap
between
numerical
studies
comparison
with
numerous
studies,
deeming
it
necessary
increase
efforts
on
developing
mathematical
models
field-testing
cases
effect.
A
waves'
mechanisms
action
enhanced
recovery
(EOR)
emulsification/demulsification
was
conducted.
Despite
lack
consensus
regarding
mechanisms,
cavitation
thermal
effects
wellbore
fluid
formation
rock
been
widely
accepted
influencing
mechanisms.
compilation
state-of-the-art
numerical,
decades
assembled.
Most
authors
agreed
that
highly
efficient
method
EOR
emulsion
treatment
if
optimal
conditions
are
identified
achieved.
The
development
screening
criteria
application
waves
recommended,
this
technique
same
parameters
should
not
be
utilized
all
reservoir
types.
Treatment
shown
improvement
efficiency
rates
over
90%
viscosity
reduction
values
80%.
results
observed
when
combination
another
conventional
method,
where
boosts
efficiency.
Potential
new
mechanics
additional
topics
also
recommended.
Petroleum,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
10(3), С. 399 - 410
Опубликована: Окт. 31, 2023
Due
to
the
increased
demand
for
energy
resources
these
days,
especially
due
Russian-Ukrainian
war,
focus
of
major
countries
is
turning
strongly
towards
improving
oil
production,
heavy
and
extra
oil,
which
represents
40%
world
reserve.
This
research
focuses
on
presenting
methods
maximize
productivity
currently
used
such
as
steam
injection,
cyclic
stimulation,
in-situ
combustion,
steam-assisted
gravity
drainage,
vapor
extraction
(VAPEX).
The
also
presents
future
trends
improve
heavy-oil
production
through
steam-solvent
hybrid
techniques,
electromagnetic
energy,
sonication,
nanotechnology.
All
presented
techniques
how
reduce
viscosity
upgrade
crude
properties.
In
turn,
enhance
both
rate
recovery
minimize
cost.
Applied Energy,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
336, С. 120834 - 120834
Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2023
The
development
of
renewable
drop-in
diesel
fuels
is
essential
for
decarbonizing
the
diesel-dominated
heavy-duty
fleet
in
short
to
medium
term.
Therefore,
project
'Robust
and
Efficient
processes
technologies
Drop
In
FUELs
road
transport'
(REDIFUEL),
developed
a
novel
fuel
production
technology.
fuel,
named
REDIFUEL,
consists
mixture
high-cetane
hydrocarbons
C6-C11
alcohols.
This
work
presents
complete
well-to-wheel
environmental
assessment
REDIFUEL
use
mild
hybrid
plug-in
long
haul
trucks
with
prospective
Life
Cycle
Assessment
(LCA).
addition,
compared
fueled
fossil
diesel,
conventional
biodiesel,
battery
electric
trucks.
LCA
results
showed
reduction
climate
change
impacts
40–55%
2030,
27–64%
2050
when
displaces
diesel.
sensitivity
analysis
that
feedstock
value,
payload,
allocation
factor
were
most
important
parameters
affecting
results.
For
impact
categories,
had
higher
than
REDIFUEL.
