Chemical Flooding in EOR: Practical and Simulation Insights
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 1177
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer nanocomposites; petroleum process simulation; EOR; PVT; molecular simulation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This proposal aims to explore the multifaceted realm of chemical flooding in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) by integrating practical experiences with cutting-edge simulation insights. With a focus on the synergy between theory and application, this issue seeks to illuminate the latest advancements, challenges, and best practices in chemical flooding techniques across diverse reservoir conditions. Contributions are encouraged to delve into the practical implementation of chemical flooding methods, elucidating field-scale successes and limitations, while also delving into the intricate simulations that underpin these strategies, offering invaluable insights into reservoir behavior, fluid dynamics, and optimization strategies. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, this special issue endeavors to enhance understanding, foster innovation, and propel the field of chemical flooding towards sustainable and efficient EOR solutions.
Chemical flooding in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) encompasses a series of advanced methodologies that aim to increase the extraction of oil from reservoirs by using chemical solutions to improve the displacement efficiency of the crude oil. This technique is a critical part of the broader spectrum of EOR methods, standing out due to its potential to unlock oil that remains trapped in reservoir rocks after primary and secondary recovery phases. The discussion on chemical flooding can be broadly categorized into two main areas: practical applications and simulation insights.
Practical Applications: In the realm of practical applications, chemical flooding involves the injection of chemicals such as polymers, surfactants, and alkaline substances into oil reservoirs. These chemicals help to reduce the surface tension between water and oil, alter the rock wettability, or increase the viscosity of the displacing water, thereby improving oil recovery. Real-world implementations of chemical flooding require detailed planning and consideration of various factors such as the chemical compatibility with the reservoir rock and fluid, injection strategies, and economic viability. The successes and limitations observed in field-scale applications provide valuable lessons and case studies for the industry. These practical insights are crucial for understanding the operational challenges and for fine-tuning the application of chemical EOR techniques in different geological settings.
Simulation Insights: On the simulation side, advanced modeling and computational simulations play a pivotal role in understanding and optimizing chemical flooding processes. Simulations are used to predict how chemicals will behave within the reservoir, providing insights into fluid dynamics, phase behavior, and interaction effects between the injected chemicals and the reservoir fluids and rocks. These models help in optimizing the type and concentration of chemicals used, the injection schedule, and other operational parameters. Simulation tools can also forecast the economic outcomes of chemical EOR projects by analyzing cost-efficiency ratios and potential increases in recovery rates.
Dr. Abdelaziz El-hoshoudy
Dr. Sayed mohammed Gomaa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- enhanced oil recovery
- polymeric composites
- biopolymer flooding
- field-scale simulation
- theoretical modelling of water flooding
- alkaline/surfactant/polymer flooding
- sweep and displacement efficiency
- molecular simulation
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