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Tian K, Pu W, Wang Q, Xie M, Wang D, Wang M, Liu S. A Feasibility Study on Enhanced Oil Recovery of Modified Janus Nano Calcium Carbonate-Assisted Alkyl Polyglycoside to Form Nanofluids in Emulsification Flooding. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:4174-4185. [PMID: 38359328 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
Abstract
Emulsification flooding can effectively enhance crude oil recovery to solve the problem of petroleum shortage. In this work, a modified Janus Nano Calcium carbonate (JNC-12) with a particle size of 30-150 nm was synthesized, and an in situ emulsification nanofluid (ISEN) was prepared with JNC-12 and alkyl polyglycoside (APG). Scanning electron microscope (SEM) showed that the dispersion of JNC-12 in air or APG solution was better than Nano Calcium carbonate (Nano CaCO3). The emulsification properties, interfacial tension, and expansion modulus of ISEN were studied, and the result showed that with the increase in salinity, the emulsification rate decreased, the water yield rate increased, the interfacial tension first decreased and then increased, and the expansion modulus first increased and then decreased. With the increase in temperature, the emulsification rate, emulsion viscosity, and interfacial tension decreased. With the increased oil-water volume, the water yield rate and the emulsion viscosity increased. With increase in the concentration of JNC-12, the water yield rate, the emulsion viscosity, and the interfacial tension decreased but the expansion modulus increased. The emulsion generated by emulsifying ISEN with crude oil was an O/W emulsion, the crude oil viscosity was 4-10 times that of emulsion, and the average particle size of emulsion was 1.107 μm. The addition of ISEN caused the decrease in interfacial tension of oil-water to 0.01-0.1 mN/m. The wettability alteration experiment found that ISEN could change the lipophilic rock to hydrophilic rock. Finally, the core displacement experiments showed that compared with the first water flooding, the oil recovery of the second water flooding after ISEN flooding enhanced by 17.6%. This research has important guiding significance for in situ emulsified nanofluid flooding to enhance oil recovery.
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- Kaiping Tian
- State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
- School of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
- School of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, Xi'an Shiyou University, Xi'an 710065, China
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- Southwest Oil & Gas Field Company, PetroChina, Chengdu, Sichuan 610051, China
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- Sinopec Production Engineering and Technology Institute, Zhongyuan Oilfield Branch Company, Sinopec, Puyang 457001, China
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N1N4, Canada
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, Xi'an Shiyou University, Xi'an 710065, China
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Zhang L, Liu Y, Wang Z, Li H, Zhao Y, Pan Y, Liu Y, Yuan W, Hou J. Evaluation of Profile Control and Oil Displacement Effect of Starch Gel and Nano-MoS 2 Combination System in High-Temperature Heterogeneous Reservoir. Gels 2024; 10:127. [PMID: 38391457 PMCID: PMC10887652 DOI: 10.3390/gels10020127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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The Henan Oilfield's medium-permeability blocks face challenges such as high temperatures and severe heterogeneity, making conventional flooding systems less effective. The starch gel system is an efficient approach for deep profile control in high-temperature reservoirs, while the nano-MoS2 system is a promising enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technology for high-temperature low-permeability reservoirs. Combining these two may achieve the dual effects of profile control and oil displacement, significantly enhancing oil recovery in high-temperature heterogeneous reservoirs. The basic performance evaluation of the combination system was carried out under reservoir temperature. Displacement experiments were conducted in target blocks under different permeabilities and extreme disparity core flooding to evaluate the combination system's oil displacement effect. Additionally, the displacement effects and mechanisms of the starch gel and nano-MoS2 combination system in heterogeneous reservoirs were evaluated by simulating interlayer and intralayer heterogeneity models. The results show that the single nano-MoS2 system's efficiency decreases with increased core permeability, and its effectiveness is limited in triple and quintuple disparity parallel experiments. After injecting the starch gel-nano-MoS2 combination system, the enhanced oil recovery effect was significant. The interlayer and intralayer heterogeneous models demonstrated that the primary water flooding mainly affected the high-permeability layers, while the starch gel effectively blocked the dominant channels, forcing the nano-MoS2 oil displacement system towards unswept areas. This coordination significantly enhanced oil displacement, with the combination system improving recovery by 15.33 and 12.20 percentage points, respectively. This research indicates that the starch gel and nano-MoS2 combination flooding technique holds promise for enhancing oil recovery in high-temperature heterogeneous reservoirs of Henan Oilfield, providing foundational support for field applications.
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- Lianfeng Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Oil Recovery of Henan Province, Nanyang 473000, China
- Exploration and Development Research Institute of Henan Oilfield Branch Company, Sinopec, Nanyang 473000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Oil Recovery of Henan Province, Nanyang 473000, China
- Exploration and Development Research Institute of Henan Oilfield Branch Company, Sinopec, Nanyang 473000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Oil Recovery of Henan Province, Nanyang 473000, China
- Exploration and Development Research Institute of Henan Oilfield Branch Company, Sinopec, Nanyang 473000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Oil Recovery of Henan Province, Nanyang 473000, China
- Exploration and Development Research Institute of Henan Oilfield Branch Company, Sinopec, Nanyang 473000, China
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- Research Institute of Unconventional Petroleum Science and Technology, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China
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- Research Institute of Unconventional Petroleum Science and Technology, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China
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- Research Institute of Unconventional Petroleum Science and Technology, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China
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- Research Institute of Unconventional Petroleum Science and Technology, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China
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- Research Institute of Unconventional Petroleum Science and Technology, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China
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Tong Q, Fan Z, Liu Q, Qiao S, Cai L, Fu Y, Zhang X, Sun A. Research Progress in Nanofluid-Enhanced Oil Recovery Technology and Mechanism. Molecules 2023; 28:7478. [PMID: 38005200 PMCID: PMC10672944 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Nanofluid-enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technology is an innovative approach to enhancing oil production in oilfields. It entails the dispersion of nanoparticles within a fluid, strategically utilizing the distinctive properties of these nanoparticles (NPs) to engage with reservoir rocks or crude oil, resulting in a significant enhancement of the oil recovery rate. Despite the notable advantages of nanofluid EOR technology over conventional oil recovery methods such as binary and ternary flooding, practical implementations continue to grapple with a range of pressing challenges. These challenges encompass concerns regarding the economic viability, stability, and adaptability of nanomaterials, which pose significant barriers to the widespread adoption of nanofluid EOR technology in the oil field. To tackle these challenges, addressing the current issues may involve selecting simpler and more readily available materials coupled with straightforward material modification techniques. This approach aims to more effectively meet the requirements of large-scale on-site applications. Within this framework, this review systematically explores commonly employed nanofluids in recent years, including inorganic nanofluids, organic nanofluids, and composite nanofluids. It categorizes the research advancements in optimizing modification techniques and provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms that underpin nanofluid EOR technology and its practical applications in oilfields. This comprehensive review aims to offer valuable references and serve as a solid foundation for subsequent research endeavors.
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- Qilei Tong
- Bohai Rim Energy Research Institute, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China; (Q.T.); (Z.F.); (Q.L.); (L.C.); (Y.F.); (X.Z.)
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- Bohai Rim Energy Research Institute, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China; (Q.T.); (Z.F.); (Q.L.); (L.C.); (Y.F.); (X.Z.)
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- Bohai Rim Energy Research Institute, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China; (Q.T.); (Z.F.); (Q.L.); (L.C.); (Y.F.); (X.Z.)
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- Qinhuangdao Campus, Northeast Petroleum University, Qinhuangdao 066000, China;
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- Bohai Rim Energy Research Institute, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China; (Q.T.); (Z.F.); (Q.L.); (L.C.); (Y.F.); (X.Z.)
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- Bohai Rim Energy Research Institute, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China; (Q.T.); (Z.F.); (Q.L.); (L.C.); (Y.F.); (X.Z.)
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- Bohai Rim Energy Research Institute, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China; (Q.T.); (Z.F.); (Q.L.); (L.C.); (Y.F.); (X.Z.)
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- Bohai Rim Energy Research Institute, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China; (Q.T.); (Z.F.); (Q.L.); (L.C.); (Y.F.); (X.Z.)
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Al-Asadi A, Rodil E, Soto A. Nanoparticles in Chemical EOR: A Review on Flooding Tests. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4142. [PMID: 36500766 PMCID: PMC9735815 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The use of nanofluids is showing promise as an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) method. Several reviews have been published focusing on the main mechanisms involved in the process. This new study, unlike previous works, aims to collect information about the most promising nano-EOR methods according to their performance in core-flooding tests. As its main contribution, it presents useful information for researchers interested in experimental application of nano-EOR methods. Additional recoveries (after brine flooding) up to 15% of the original oil in place, or higher when combined with smart water or magnetic fields, have been found with formulations consisting of simple nanoparticles in water or brine. The functionalization of nanoparticles and their combination with surfactants and/or polymers take advantage of the synergy of different EOR methods and can lead to higher additional recoveries. The cost, difficulty of preparation, and stability of the formulations have to be considered in practical applications. Additional oil recoveries shown in the reviewed papers encourage the application of the method at larger scales, but experimental limitations could be offering misleading results. More rigorous and systematic works are required to draw reliable conclusions regarding the best type and size of nanoparticles according to the application (type of rock, permeability, formation brine, reservoir conditions, other chemicals in the formulation, etc.).
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- Akram Al-Asadi
- Cross-Disciplinary Research Center in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS), Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Chemical and Petrochemical Techniques Engineering Department, Basra Engineering Technical College, Southern Technical University, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Basra 61003, Iraq
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- Cross-Disciplinary Research Center in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS), Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Cross-Disciplinary Research Center in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS), Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Ranjan P, Gaur S, Yadav H, Urgunde AB, Singh V, Patel A, Vishwakarma K, Kalirawana D, Gupta R, Kumar P. 2D materials: increscent quantum flatland with immense potential for applications. NANO CONVERGENCE 2022; 9:26. [PMID: 35666392 PMCID: PMC9170864 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-022-00317-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Quantum flatland i.e., the family of two dimensional (2D) quantum materials has become increscent and has already encompassed elemental atomic sheets (Xenes), 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), 2D metal nitrides/carbides/carbonitrides (MXenes), 2D metal oxides, 2D metal phosphides, 2D metal halides, 2D mixed oxides, etc. and still new members are being explored. Owing to the occurrence of various structural phases of each 2D material and each exhibiting a unique electronic structure; bestows distinct physical and chemical properties. In the early years, world record electronic mobility and fractional quantum Hall effect of graphene attracted attention. Thanks to excellent electronic mobility, and extreme sensitivity of their electronic structures towards the adjacent environment, 2D materials have been employed as various ultrafast precision sensors such as gas/fire/light/strain sensors and in trace-level molecular detectors and disease diagnosis. 2D materials, their doped versions, and their hetero layers and hybrids have been successfully employed in electronic/photonic/optoelectronic/spintronic and straintronic chips. In recent times, quantum behavior such as the existence of a superconducting phase in moiré hetero layers, the feasibility of hyperbolic photonic metamaterials, mechanical metamaterials with negative Poisson ratio, and potential usage in second/third harmonic generation and electromagnetic shields, etc. have raised the expectations further. High surface area, excellent young's moduli, and anchoring/coupling capability bolster hopes for their usage as nanofillers in polymers, glass, and soft metals. Even though lab-scale demonstrations have been showcased, large-scale applications such as solar cells, LEDs, flat panel displays, hybrid energy storage, catalysis (including water splitting and CO2 reduction), etc. will catch up. While new members of the flatland family will be invented, new methods of large-scale synthesis of defect-free crystals will be explored and novel applications will emerge, it is expected. Achieving a high level of in-plane doping in 2D materials without adding defects is a challenge to work on. Development of understanding of inter-layer coupling and its effects on electron injection/excited state electron transfer at the 2D-2D interfaces will lead to future generation heterolayer devices and sensors.
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- Pranay Ranjan
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Karwar, 342037, Rajasthan, India.
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- Advanced Materials and Devices Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Karwar, 342037, Rajasthan, India
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- Advanced Materials and Devices Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Karwar, 342037, Rajasthan, India
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- Advanced Materials and Devices Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Karwar, 342037, Rajasthan, India
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- Advanced Materials and Devices Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Karwar, 342037, Rajasthan, India
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- Advanced Materials and Devices Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Karwar, 342037, Rajasthan, India
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- Advanced Materials and Devices Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Karwar, 342037, Rajasthan, India
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- Advanced Materials and Devices Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Karwar, 342037, Rajasthan, India
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- Advanced Materials and Devices Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Karwar, 342037, Rajasthan, India.
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
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