CNC Based CO2 Foams Injection for Enhanced Oil Recovery in Post-CHOPS Reservoirs

We have looked into the CSI problem as a two-phase problem in a heterogeneous (matrix, wormhole) porous medium. If the solvent is a light hydrocarbon, this is fine. However, especially with CO2 and DME, mass transfer to and from the aqueous phase is substantial. In this project, we take advantage of our extensive experience in mass transfer operations, heavy oil EOR, core flooding capabilities, visualization and foam research and development to tackle the problem of post – CHOPS recovery in heavy oil reservoirs with active water aquifers.
• The main objective of this project is to generate a viable low-cost solvent process for post-chops and or CSI operations.
• The second objective is to divert the solvent cocktail to the desired place in the reservoir.
• The third objective is to extend the CSI process and its derivatives to reservoirs with active water aquifers.

Faculty Supervisor:

Steven Bryant

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Partner:

PERM

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

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