LAPSE:2020.0504
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LAPSE:2020.0504
Evaluation of Polymeric Materials for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery
May 22, 2020
Polymer flooding is a promising enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technique; sweeping a reservoir with a dilute polymer solution can significantly improve the overall oil recovery. In this overview, polymeric materials for enhanced oil recovery are described in general terms, with specific emphasis on desirable characteristics for the application. Application-specific properties should be considered when selecting or developing polymers for enhanced oil recovery and should be carefully evaluated. Characterization techniques should be informed by current best practices; several are described herein. Evaluation of fundamental polymer properties (including polymer composition, microstructure, and molecular weight averages); resistance to shear/thermal/chemical degradation; and salinity/hardness compatibility are discussed. Finally, evaluation techniques to establish the polymer flooding performance of candidate EOR materials are described.
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enhanced oil recovery (EOR), partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM), polyacrylamide, polymer flooding, xanthan gum
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Scott AJ, Romero-Zerón L, Penlidis A. Evaluation of Polymeric Materials for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery. (2020). LAPSE:2020.0504
Author Affiliations
Scott AJ: Institute for Polymer Research, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada [ORCID]
Romero-Zerón L: Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Head Hall, 15 Dineen Dr., Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3, Canada
Penlidis A: Institute for Polymer Research, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada [ORCID]
Romero-Zerón L: Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Head Hall, 15 Dineen Dr., Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3, Canada
Penlidis A: Institute for Polymer Research, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada [ORCID]
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Processes
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8
Issue
3
Article Number
E361
Year
2020
Publication Date
2020-03-21
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2227-9717
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PII: pr8030361, Publication Type: Review
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doi:10.3390/pr8030361
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Calvin Tsay
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