Understanding the enhanced oil recovery performance of low salinity water injection: Which mechanism is predominant?

K. Hassani; A. Saeibehrouzi; B. Rostami; A. Fathollahi

doi:10.3997/2214-4609.202113065

Understanding the enhanced oil recovery performance of low salinity water injection: Which mechanism is predominant?

K. Hassani
, A. Saeibehrouzi
, B. Rostami
, A. Fathollahi

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › peer-review

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Abstract

In this study, wettability alteration, fine migration, and double-layer expansion mechanisms in a particular condition are investigated to find the predominant mechanism. Amott-Harvey and zeta potential tests were performed to study wettability and ion strength variations, respectively. The results of Amott-Harvey indicated wettability alteration from oil-wet to neutral-wet conditions by LSW injection. Zeta potential measurements suggested that the reduction of salinity leads to double-layer expansion; and an increase in wetting affinity of rock towards more water-wet conditions. Also, the fine movement mechanism did not have a significant effect on this process.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	82nd EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2021
Publisher	European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers
Pages	4813-4817
Number of pages	5
Volume	6
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-7138-4144-9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.202113065
Publication status	Published - 2021
Externally published	Yes
Event	82nd EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2021 - Amsterdam, Virtual, Netherlands Duration: 18 Oct 2021 → 21 Oct 2021

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Conference	82nd EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2021
Country/Territory	Netherlands
City	Amsterdam, Virtual
Period	18/10/21 → 21/10/21

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Programme Area 3: Energy Resources

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Hassani, K, Saeibehrouzi, A, Rostami, B & Fathollahi, A 2021, Understanding the enhanced oil recovery performance of low salinity water injection: Which mechanism is predominant? in 82nd EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2021. vol. 6, European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, pp. 4813-4817, 82nd EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2021, Amsterdam, Virtual, Netherlands, 18/10/21. https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.202113065

Understanding the enhanced oil recovery performance of low salinity water injection: Which mechanism is predominant? / Hassani, K.; Saeibehrouzi, A.; Rostami, B. et al.
82nd EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2021. Vol. 6 European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, 2021. p. 4813-4817.

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Understanding the enhanced oil recovery performance of low salinity water injection: Which mechanism is predominant?

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