Optimizing Relative Permeability Modifiers Performance through Detailed Mechanism Studies

This research work was focused on optimizing and modifying a newly developed RPM that can be used in carbonate reservoirs. To fully understand the mechanistic aspects of polymeric relative permeability modifier, a group of core flooding tests were carried out to test the new RPM under mimicking geol...

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Main Author: Qin, Liming
Format: Thesis
Published: Curtin University 2023
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/93963
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Summary:This research work was focused on optimizing and modifying a newly developed RPM that can be used in carbonate reservoirs. To fully understand the mechanistic aspects of polymeric relative permeability modifier, a group of core flooding tests were carried out to test the new RPM under mimicking geological conditions. The variations of relative permeability before and after treatment in oil/gas carbonate cores were quantitatively evaluated, and the mechanisms of multiphase flow characteristics of brine-oil/gas-RPM were explored.