[HTML][HTML] Fluid–rock interactions and its implications on EOR: Critical analysis, experimental techniques and knowledge gaps

A Isah, M Arif, A Hassan, M Mahmoud, S Iglauer - Energy Reports, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Characterization of fluid–rock interactions is essential for a broad range of
subsurface applications such as understanding fluid flow in porous medium and enhanced …

[HTML][HTML] A critical review of carbonate reservoir wettability modification during low salinity waterflooding

PI Sagbana, K Sarkodie, WA Nkrumah - Petroleum, 2023‏ - Elsevier
The nature of carbonate reservoirs promotes the adsorption of oil onto the rock surface
hence making oil recovery a challenge even with the interventions of varied chemical EOR …

A critical review of enhanced oil recovery by imbibition: Theory and practice

W Tian, K Wu, Y Gao, Z Chen, Y Gao, J Li - Energy & Fuels, 2021‏ - ACS Publications
Imbibition is very common, occurring in life, material, chemistry, and energy. It plays an
important role in enhanced oil recovery (EOR). The development of many reservoirs is …

Comparative study of different enhanced oil recovery scenarios by silica nanoparticles: An approach to time-dependent wettability alteration in carbonates

A Keykhosravi, MB Vanani, A Daryasafar… - Journal of Molecular …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Recently, nanoparticles (NPs) have been proven to be effective chemical agents for
enhanced oil recovery (EOR) purposes. Many studies implemented various Nano-EOR …

CO2 storage in carbonate rocks: An experimental and geochemical modeling study

J Wang, Y Zhao, Z An, A Shabani - Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Carbon dioxide storage in geological formations is one of the mature strategies developed
for controlling global warming. This paper represents a comprehensive experimental and …

A comprehensive experimental and simulation study of zeta potential at carbonate-brine interface for calcite and dolomite particles

M Zarean, R Parsaei, A Kalantariasl - Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Despite numerous investigations, there is still no consistent and comprehensive
understanding of the behavior of rock-brine interaction during low salinity waterflooding …

Experimental and modeling study of enhanced oil recovery from carbonate reservoirs with smart water and surfactant injection

M Zallaghi, AR Khaz'ali - Fuel, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Many studies have been performed in the field of smart water injection and its combination
with chemical methods to improve oil recovery. However, there has been less previous …

Exploring the geochemical mechanism for the saturated permeability change of remolded loess

P Xu, Q Zhang, H Qian, M Guo, F Yang - Engineering Geology, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Loess has been remolded as the foundation for various construction projects with a long
period of history. However, the operation of loess construction engineering is affected by the …

Understanding the effects of salinity on bitumen-calcite interactions

J Wang, Y Bai, H Sui, X Li, L He - Fuel Processing Technology, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Recovery of heavy oil from carbonate oil ores is always a challenge by water-flooding
process which is highly dependent on the water chemistry. Herein, experimental tests (by …

Abatement of scale precipitation in oilfields using green scale inhibitors

L Mahmoodi, MR Malayeri, FF Tabrizi - Journal of Petroleum Science and …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Scale formation in upstream oil operations may cause lower production rate, higher
operational costs and detrimental environmental impacts when hazardous chemical …