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Fractional Flow Theory for Non-Newtonian Polymer Flooding
- Publisher: European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
- Source: Conference Proceedings, IOR 2011 - 16th European Symposium on Improved Oil Recovery, Apr 2011, cp-230-00033
- ISBN: 978-90-73834-07-1
Abstract
Polymer flooding is a proven enhanced oil recovery method that can significantly improve sweep and oil recovery. Predictions of polymer floods are typically made using numerical simulators, which may or may not include non-Newtonian effects. While simul