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LAPSE:2023.36383
Numerical Simulation of Wormhole Propagation with Foamed-Viscoelastic-Surfactant Acid in Carbonate Acidizing
Lufeng Zhang, Haibo Wang, Fujian Zhou, Jianye Mou
July 13, 2023
Successful matrix acidizing for extremely thick carbonate reservoirs with long horizontal well sections and strong heterogeneity requires efficient temporary plugging and diverting of acid fluid, ensuring acid fluid distribution to each production layer. Foamed-viscoelastic-surfactant (Foamed-VES) acid combines the benefits of both foam acid and viscoelastic surfactant (VES) acid, integrating foam plugging and viscous plugging. It can achieve uniform acid distribution in highly heterogeneous reservoirs. However, little research has been conducted on the wormhole propagation law of foamed-VES acid. To address this gap, this study established a mathematical model of foamed-VES acid wormhole propagation based on the dual-scale model. The model was coupled with a random porosity distribution generated with geological statistical software. The effects of different factors on foamed-VES acid etching were simulated. Numerical results show that foamed-VES acid can stimulate low-permeability reservoirs with a permeability differential of 20. Its inherent mechanism lies in the synergy of foam plugging and VES viscous plugging. This study enhances our understanding of the acid diversion mechanism of foamed-VES acid, providing a theoretical foundation for on-site acidizing treatment.
Keywords
carbonate reservoir, foamed-VES acid, temporary plugging and diverting
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Zhang L, Wang H, Zhou F, Mou J. Numerical Simulation of Wormhole Propagation with Foamed-Viscoelastic-Surfactant Acid in Carbonate Acidizing. (2023). LAPSE:2023.36383
Author Affiliations
Zhang L: Key Laboratory of Marine Oil & Gas Reservoirs Production, Sinopec Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute, Beijing 100083, China; State Energy Center for Shale Oil Research and Development, Beijing 100083, China
Wang H: Key Laboratory of Marine Oil & Gas Reservoirs Production, Sinopec Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute, Beijing 100083, China; State Energy Center for Shale Oil Research and Development, Beijing 100083, China
Zhou F: College of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 100083, China
Mou J: College of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 100083, China
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Processes
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11
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6
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1839
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2023
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2023-06-19
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2227-9717
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