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Have We Done Enough Research in Gas Flood IOR/EOR Technology
- Publisher: European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
- Source: Conference Proceedings, Petroleum Geoscience Conference & Exhibition 2013, Mar 2013, cp-340-00069
Abstract
Further experimental work and research is mandatory for successful IOR/EOR piloting. Further investigation is required to ensure full understanding of phase behavior at different conditions and ensuring flow assurance under secondary and tertiary depletions. The techniques used to determine MMP and MME are not optimum. Depressurizing experiments showed contradictory results against titration experiments for AOP/AOC against CO2 and N2. Core-flood experiments and proper up-scaling procedures are also questionable, taking into consideration flow-assurance challenges of solid precipitation and deposition causing potential formation damage, which necessitates further investigation for each phase of the workflow process