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Investigation of impact of low salinity water flooding on oil recovery for sandstone reservoirs – a simulation approach.

Authors :
Agrawal, Vikas
Patel, Dhwiti
Nalawade, Shubham
Nande, Soumitra
Patwardhan, Samarth D.
Source :
Petroleum Science & Technology. 2024, Vol. 42 Issue 18, p2372-2389. 18p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Low salinity Waterflooding (LSWF) is a proven EOR technique which has emerged in the last few decades. In this, the salinity of the injected water is reduced. Studies have unveiled that the LSWF can improve about 5–38% of oil recovery. This work aims to study the effectiveness of LSWF by modeling Sea waterflooding (SWF) and LSWF using a commercial reservoir simulator and justifying the proposed mechanisms responsible for the incremental oil recovery due to LSWF. A critical parametric study has been undertaken, which led us to conclude that LSWF is a cost-effective, and environment-friendly method that results in additional oil recovery for sandstone reservoirs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10916466
Volume :
42
Issue :
18
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Petroleum Science & Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178458720
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10916466.2023.2169456