Essentials of polymer flooding technique

Essentials of polymer flooding technique / Antoine Thomas, SNF.

Provides an easy-to-read introduction to the area of polymer flooding to improve oil production The production and utilization of oil has transformed our world. However, dwindling reserves are forcing industry to manage resources more efficiently, while searching for alternative fuel sources that ar...

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Main Author: Thomas, Antoine, 1986- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2019.
Subjects:
Polymer flooding (Petroleum engineering)
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Mining.
Forage > Technique.
Online Access:Click for online access
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; About the Author; Introduction; Chapter 1 Why Enhanced Oil Recovery?; 1.1. What Is a Reservoir?; 1.2. Hydrocarbon Recovery Mechanisms; 1.2.1. Anecdote; 1.3. Definitions of IOR and EOR; 1.4. What Controls Oil Recovery?; 1.5. Classification and Description of EOR Processes; 1.5.1. Thermal Processes; 1.5.2. Chemical Processes; 1.5.3. Miscible Processes; 1.6. Why EOR? Cost, Reserve Replacement, and Recovery Factors; References; Chapter 2 Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Chemical EOR Methods
  • 2.2.1. Polymer Flooding2.2.2. High-Viscosity Polymer Slugs; 2.2.3. Surfactant-Polymer (SP); 2.2.3.1. Surfactants; 2.2.3.2. Field Cases; 2.2.4. Alkali-Surfactant-Polymer Flooding (ASP); 2.2.4.1. Theory; 2.2.4.2. Laboratory Studies; 2.2.4.3. Economics; 2.2.4.4. Field Cases; 2.2.5. Other Chemical Methods; 2.2.5.1. Gels vs. Polymer Injection; 2.2.5.2. Colloidal Dispersion Gels; 2.2.5.3. Microgels and Nanogels; 2.2.5.4. Relative Permeability Modifiers (RPM); References; Chapter 3 Polymer Flooding; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Concept; 3.2.1. Fractional Flow; 3.2.2. Polymer Flooding Applicability
  • 3.2.3. Timing3.3. Envelope of Application; 3.3.1. History; 3.3.2. Reservoir Prescreening; 3.3.2.1. Lithology; 3.3.2.2. Wettability; 3.3.2.3. Current Oil Saturation; 3.3.2.4. Porosity Type; 3.3.2.5. Gas Cap; 3.3.2.6. Aquifer; 3.3.2.7. Salinity/Hardness; 3.3.2.8. Dykstra-Parsons; 3.3.2.9. Clays; 3.3.2.10. Water-cut; 3.3.2.11. Flooding Pattern and Spacing; 3.4. Conclusions; References; Chapter 4 Polymers; 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. Polyacrylamide
  • Generalities; 4.2.1. Introduction; 4.2.2. Monomers; 4.2.2.1. Acrylamide; 4.2.2.2. Acrylic Acid; 4.2.2.3. ATBS; 4.2.2.4. N-Vinylpyrrolidone
  • 4.2.3. Polymerization Processes4.2.3.1. Gel Polymerization Process; 4.2.3.2. Inverse Emulsion Polymerization Process; 4.3. Polymer Selection Guidelines; 4.3.1. Generalities; 4.3.1.1. Polymer Form; 4.3.1.2. Polymer Chemistry; 4.3.1.3. Polymer Molecular Weight; 4.3.2. Polymer Selection; 4.3.2.1. Molecular Weight; 4.3.3. Other Polymer Families; 4.3.3.1. Associative Polymers; 4.3.3.2. Thermoresponsive Polymers; 4.4. Polymer Characteristics and Rheology; 4.4.1. Viscosity; 4.4.1.1. Generalities; 4.4.2. Rheology; 4.4.3. Solubility; 4.5. Polymer Stability; 4.5.1. Chemical Degradation; 4.5.1.1. Oxygen
  • 4.5.1.2. Iron4.5.1.3. Protection from Chemical Degradation; 4.5.2. Mechanical Degradation; 4.5.3. Thermal Degradation; 4.5.4. Improving Polymer Stability; 4.6. Laboratory Evaluations; 4.6.1. Solubility and Filterability; 4.6.1.1. Solubility; 4.6.1.2. Filterability; 4.6.2. Viscosity; 4.6.3. Shear Resistance; 4.6.4. Screen Factor; 4.6.5. Long-Term Stability; 4.6.6. Compatibility Tests; 4.6.7. Core Flooding; 4.6.7.1. Generalities; 4.6.7.2. Equipment and Tips for Injection; 4.6.8. Quality Control; 4.6.9. Heath, Safety, and Environment; 4.6.9.1 Product Handling

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