Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Modern Methods of Microbial and Electric Energy

New Glycerol Upgrading Processes

Catalysts ◽

10.3390/catal11010103 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 103

Author(s):

Miguel Ladero

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Enhanced Oil Recovery ◽

Oil Recovery ◽

Oil And Gas ◽

The Other ◽

Energy Policies ◽

Gas Recovery ◽

The Us ◽

The Eu

Energy policies in the US and in the EU during the last decades have been focused on enhanced oil and gas recovery, including the so-called tertiary extraction or enhanced oil recovery (EOR), on one hand, and the development and implementation of renewable energy vectors, on the other, including biofuels as bioethanol (mainly in US and Brazil) and biodiesel (mainly in the EU) [...]

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Enhanced Oil Recovery with Properties of Thermoplastic Material by Hot CO2 Flooding

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.676.46 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 676 ◽

pp. 46-50

Author(s):

Chun Juan Han

Keyword(s):

Enhanced Oil Recovery ◽

Oil Recovery ◽

Thermoplastic Composite ◽

Viscosity Reduction ◽

Primary Concern ◽

Co2 Flooding ◽

Reservoir Temperature ◽

Thermoplastic Material ◽

Secondary Recovery ◽

Thermoplastic Resins

The thermoplastic composite material is glass fiber, carbon fiber, aromatic fiber and other materials to enhance various thermoplastic resins abroad collectively, known as a FRTP. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques helps to recover residue oil after Primary and secondary recovery of reservoir. This paper deals with a new Carbon Di Oxide (CO2) EOR technique, “HOT CO2” which includes combination of thermal and solvent techniques where miscibility and viscosity reduction are primary concern. In the proposed method CO2 will be superheated above the reservoir temperature to reduce the oil viscosities at the same time partially mix with crude oil which improves oil mobility. “HOT CO2 flooding” will going to be one the best option for EOR in future.

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Insights Into Mobilization of Shale Oil by Use of Microemulsion

SPE Journal ◽

10.2118/178630-pa ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 (02) ◽

pp. 613-620 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Khoa Bui ◽

I. Yucel Akkutlu ◽

Andrei Zelenev ◽

Hasnain Saboowala ◽

John R. Gillis ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oil Recovery ◽

The Other ◽

Dynamics Simulation ◽

Shale Oil ◽

Water Interface ◽

Fractional Flow ◽

Flow Measurements ◽

Oil Film ◽

Other Hand ◽

Oil Water

Summary Molecular-dynamics simulation is used to investigate the nature of two-phase (oil/water) flow in organic capillaries. The capillary wall is modeled with graphite to represent kerogen pores in liquid-rich resource shale. We consider that the water carries a nonionic surfactant and a solubilized terpene solvent in the form of a microemulsion, and that it was previously introduced to the capillary during hydraulic-fracturing operation. The water has already displaced a portion of the oil in place mechanically and now occupies the central part of the capillary. The residual oil, on the other hand, stays by the capillary walls as a stagnant film. Equilibrium simulations show that, under the influence of organic walls, the solvent inside the microemulsion droplets enables not only the surfactant but also the complete droplet to adsorb to the interfaces. Hence, delivering the surfactant molecules to the oil/water interface is achieved faster and more effectively in the organic capillaries. After the droplet arrives at the interface, the droplet breaks down and the solvent dissolves into the oil film and diffuses. This process is similar to drug delivery at nanoscale. Using nonequilibrium simulations based on the external force-field approach, we numerically performed steady-state flow measurements to establish that the solvent and the surfactant molecules play separate roles that are both essential in mobilizing the oil film. The surfactant deposited at the oil/water interface reduces the surface tension and acts as a linker that diminishes the slip at the interface. Hence, it effectively enables momentum transfer from the mobile water phase to the stagnant oil film. The solvent penetrating the oil film, on the other hand, modifies flow properties of the oil. In addition, as a result of selective adsorption, the solvent displaces the adsorbed oil molecules and transforms that portion of the oil into the free oil phase. Consequently, the fractional flow of oil is additionally increased in the presence of solvent. The results of this work are important for understanding the effect of microemulsion on flow in organic capillaries and its effect on shale-oil recovery.

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Enhanced Oil Recovery: Projects Planning Strategy in Angolan Oilfields

Angolan Mineral, Oil & Gas Journal ◽

10.47444/amogj.v2i2.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Geraldo Andre Raposo Ramos ◽

Kyari Yates

Keyword(s):

Enhanced Oil Recovery ◽

Oil Recovery ◽

Energy Demand ◽

Hydrocarbon Exploration ◽

Oil Fields ◽

Residual Oil ◽

Planning Strategy ◽

Secondary Recovery ◽

The Government ◽

Conventional Type

Hydrocarbon exploration in Angola commenced in 1910 with its first oil recovered in 1955. The proven reserves in Angola are estimated to reach up to 13 billion barrels (2.1 billion m3). Most of the Angolan oil fields are mature or maturing and some are or may be abandoned due to unprofitable recovery limit beyond the conventional type of oil production. The oil recovery is mainly by primary and secondary recovery methods. Apart from the issue of maturity, there is increasing energy demand due to population growth and difficulties in discovering and developing new fields as alternatives to the current oil fields. For incremental and sustained production rate of these fields and in addition to instability of oil prices and concerns about future oil supply, Angola has started to work towards developing affordable and efficient technologies capable of recovering residual oil in reservoirs as well as extend the life of many current fields which can be achieved through the implementation of enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Therefore, this paper discusses the EOR planning strategy from project selection, project implementation and optimization, and field abandonment. It further highlights the mutual benefits that may be derived from a cross-collaboration between the government and other stakeholders in Angola.

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Application of Electromagnetic Waves and Dielectric Nanoparticles in Enhanced Oil Recovery

Journal of Nano Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/jnanor.26.135 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 26 ◽

pp. 135-142 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Hasnah Mohd Zaid ◽

Noor Rasyada Ahmad Latiff ◽

Noorhana Yahya ◽

Hasan Soleimani ◽

Afza Shafie

Keyword(s):

Enhanced Oil Recovery ◽

Oil Recovery ◽

Electromagnetic Waves ◽

Sodium Dodecyl ◽

Thermal Method ◽

Residual Oil ◽

Sweep Efficiency ◽

Left Behind ◽

Secondary Recovery ◽

Invasive Method

Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) refers to the recovery of oil that is left behind in a reservoir after primary and secondary recovery methods, either due to exhaustion or no longer economical, through application of thermal, chemical or miscible gas processes. Most conventional methods are not applicable in recovering oil from reservoirs with high temperature and high pressure (HTHP) due to the degradation of the chemicals in the environment. As an alternative, electromagnetic (EM) energy has been used as a thermal method to reduce the viscosity of the oil in a reservoir which increased the production of the oil. Application of nanotechnology in EOR has also been investigated. In this study, a non-invasive method of injecting dielectric nanofluids into the oil reservoir simultaneously with electromagnetic irradiation, with the intention to create disturbance at oil-water interfaces and increase oil production was investigated. During the core displacement tests, it has been demonstrated that in the absence of EM irradiation, both ZnO and Al2O3 nanofluids recovered higher residual oil volumes in comparison with commercial surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). When subjected to EM irradiation, an even higher residual oil was recovered in comparison to the case when no irradiation is present. It was also demonstrated that a change in the viscosity of dielectric nanofluids when irradiated with EM wave will improve sweep efficiency and hence, gives a higher oil recovery.

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The Opportunities and Challenges of Preformed Particle Gel in Enhanced Oil Recovery

Recent Innovations in Chemical Engineering (Formerly Recent Patents on Chemical Engineering) ◽

10.2174/2405520413666200313130911 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 290-302

Author(s):

Imran Akbar ◽

Zhou Hongtao

Keyword(s):

Enhanced Oil Recovery ◽

Oil Recovery ◽

Oil Production ◽

Silica Nanoparticle ◽

Preformed Particle Gel ◽

Water Breakthrough ◽

Secondary Recovery ◽

Water Cut ◽

Preformed Particle Gels ◽

Future Work

Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), is a technique that has been used to recover the remaining oil from the reservoirs after primary and secondary recovery methods. Some reservoirs are very complex and require advanced EOR techniques that containing new materials and additives in order to produce maximum oil in economic and environmentally friendly manners. Because of EOR techniques, in this work previous and current challenges have been discussed, and suggested some future opportunities. This work comprises the key factors, such as; transport of Preformed Particle Gels (PPGs), Surface wettability and conformance control that affect the efficiency of PPGs. The conduits, fractures, fracture-like features and high permeability streaks are the big challenges for EOR, as they may cause early water breakthrough and undesirable water channeling. Hence, the use of PPGs is one of the exclusive commercial gel inventions, which not only increases the oil production but also decreases the water cut during the oil production. Moreover, different studies regarding PPG, surfactants, and Silica nanoparticle applications, such as the effect of salinity, particle size, swelling ratio, gel strength, wettability, and adsorption were also discussed. Future work is required in order to overcome the conformance problems and increase the oil recovery.

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Climatization, Energy Efficiency and Environmental Protection

International Research Journal of Engineering IT & Scientific Research ◽

10.21744/irjeis.v3i2.409 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 53

Author(s):

Galvin A. Toala Arcentales ◽

Reinaldo Guillén Gordín ◽

Antonio Vázquez Pérez ◽

Alfredo Zambrano Rodríguez

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Environmental Protection ◽

Technological Innovation ◽

Electric Energy ◽

Ozone Layer ◽

The Other ◽

Relevant Result ◽

Other Hand ◽

Conditioning Equipment

It is known that approximately 15% of the energy consumed in Ecuador is used for the operation of climate conditioning equipment and, on the other hand, most of the existing technology operates on the basis of the use of refrigerant gases Are invasive to the ozone layer. In the work, a case study is shown that allows the identification of a relevant result linked to an action of technological innovation based on the conversion of the R-22 gas by the R-290 gas, thus reducing the consumption of electric energy and reducing the Environmental inventory of the institution, achieving a better performance of the technology.

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A Laboratory Experimental and Reservoir Simulation Estimation on Minimum Miscible Pressure (MMP) for CO2 Injection in HIL Oil Field

Proc. Indon. Petrol. Assoc., Digital Technical Conference, 2020 ◽

10.29118/ipa20-se-235 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

H. Hilal

Keyword(s):

Enhanced Oil Recovery ◽

Oil Recovery ◽

Reservoir Simulation ◽

Energy Demand ◽

Promising Result ◽

Oil Field ◽

Co2 Injection ◽

Co2 Gas ◽

Secondary Recovery ◽

Simulation Estimation

As one of the Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) methods, CO2 injection is one of the methods used after secondary recovery to increase oil recovery. Based on the successful application of CO2 injection in some countries and the need of fulfillment of energy demand in Indonesia, CO2 injection can be the best method to be used for EOR. This method injects CO2 that has been observed in the laboratory through injection well to reservoir. In the reservoir, CO2 gas will be miscible with oil to decrease oil’s viscosity. But, to be miscible with oil and to avoid the reservoir problem, the Minimum Miscible Pressure (MMP) must be observed in the laboratory. Moreover, a reservoir simulation investigation must be performed to get a promising result. In this paper, the laboratory experimental and reservoir simulation on MMP to achieve CO2 gas miscibility on oil sample from HIL oil field has been performed. The MMP result from the laboratory experiment is 2385 psia and is increasing oil recovery up to 85% while the MMP from reservoir simulation is 2404 psia. With the differential value of just 19 psia or error of 0. 89%, this finding can be the basis for a recommendation to develop a CO2 project in the HIL oil field.

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Enhanced oil recovery: Projects planning strategy in Angolan oilfields

Angolan Mineral, Oil & Gas Journal ◽

10.47444/amogj.v2i2.12 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Geraldo Andre Raposo Ramos ◽

Kyari Yates

Keyword(s):

Enhanced Oil Recovery ◽

Oil Recovery ◽

Energy Demand ◽

Hydrocarbon Exploration ◽

Oil Fields ◽

Residual Oil ◽

Planning Strategy ◽

Secondary Recovery ◽

The Government ◽

Conventional Type

Hydrocarbon exploration in Angola commenced in 1910 with its first oil recovered in 1955. The proven reserves in Angola are estimated to reach up to 13 billion barrels (2.1 billion m3). Most of the Angolan oil fields are mature or maturing and some are or may be abandoned due to unprofitable recovery limit beyond the conventional type of oil production. The oil recovery is mainly by primary and secondary recovery methods. Apart from the issue of maturity, there is increasing energy demand due to population growth and difficulties in discovering and developing new fields as alternatives to the current oil fields. For incremental and sustained production rate of these fields and in addition to instability of oil prices and concerns about future oil supply, Angola has started to work towards developing affordable and efficient technologies capable of recovering residual oil in reservoirs as well as extend the life of many current fields which can be achieved through the implementation of enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Therefore, this paper discusses the EOR planning strategy from project selection, project implementation and optimization, and field abandonment. It further highlights the mutual benefits that may be derived from a cross-collaboration between the government and other stakeholders in Angola.

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