کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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6474303 | 1424961 | 2017 | 10 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
This work evaluated the performance of designed AAm/AAc copolymers with tailor-made properties in polymer flooding applications for enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Displacement tests using unconsolidated sand-packs with simulated real reservoir conditions were performed to evaluate the effectiveness of the designed copolymers during the displacement of heavy oil having a viscosity of 1192 cP. Experimental results demonstrated the superior mobility control functionality of the AAm/AAc copolymers compared to a commercially available EOR polyacrylamide copolymer. Likewise, higher incremental heavy oil recovery was obtained under the same experimental conditions by the AAm/AAc copolymers. This work identified the best performing copolymers and, more significantly, emphasizes the importance of a systematic approach in designing appropriate copolymers for EOR polymer flooding applications.
Journal: Fuel - Volume 203, 1 September 2017, Pages 269-278