Development of an Improved Simulator for Chemical and Microbial EOR Methods

Pope, Gary A. ; Sepehrnoori, Kamy ; Delshad, Mojdeh

National Petroleum Technology Program (U.S.)

关键词: Oil Wells;    02 Petroleum;    U Codes;    Fluid Injection;    Porosity;   

DOI  :  10.2172/761976
RP-ID  :  DOE/BC/15109-1
RP-ID  :  AC26-98BC15109
RP-ID  :  761976

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The objective of this research was to extend the capability of an existing simulator (UTCHEM) to improved oil recovery methods that use surfactants, polymers, gels, alkaline chemicals, microorganisms and foam as well as various combinations of these in both conventional and naturally fractured oil reservoirs. Task 1 is the addition of a dual-porosity model for chemical improved of recovery processes in naturally fractured oil reservoirs. Task 2 is the addition of a foam model. Task 3 addresses several numerical and coding enhancements that will greatly improve the versatility and performance of UTCHEM. Task 4 is the enhancements of physical property models.