Investigation on the Effects of Water-in-Oil Emulsion on CSI Recovery Performance from Microscopic Perspectives

This research work will establish a systematic workflow for analyzing transient equilibrium foamy oil phase behavior by coupling the m-CCEC tests, depletion rate and presence of water-in-oil emulsion from microscopic viewpoint which are seldom performed for heavy oil. It will provide a strong connection and comparison with previously studies which was conducted in the absence of water-in-oil emulsion and in PVT system. It will create a strong connection between phase behavior with fluid properties, operating conditions and kinetics. A concrete database which contains sufficient amount of laboratory transient microflow data for selected heavy oil reservoir can be established.

Faculty Supervisor:

Na Jenna Jia

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Partner:

Petroleum Technology Research Centre

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Regina

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