LAPSE:2024.0125
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LAPSE:2024.0125
A Perspective on the Prospect of Pickering Emulsion in Reservoir Conformance Control with Insight into the Influential Parameters and Characterization Techniques
January 12, 2024
In reservoir conformance control, polymer gels and foams are majorly used; however, they have drawbacks such as inducing formation damage, having weaker shear resistance, requiring a higher pumping rate, and limited penetration depth. Emulsions are a potential alternative that can address these issues, but they are not widely used. Current surfactant-based emulsions require high emulsifier concentrations for stability and often rely on multiple additives to address various factors, which makes the surfactant synthesis and utilization of emulsions quite challenging. However, Pickering emulsions, which utilize solid particles for emulsion stabilization, have emerged as a promising solution for reservoir conformance control. Compared to conventional polymer gels and foams, Pickering emulsions offer superior shear resistance, deeper penetration, and reduced formation damage. This review provides an overview of recent developments in the utilization of Pickering emulsions for conformance control, highlighting important parameters and characteristics that must be considered during the design and deployment of a Pickering emulsion for water shut-off operation. This review also sheds light on current challenges and provides recommendations for future development of the particle-stabilized colloid system.
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conformance control, emulsion, Pickering emulsion
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Yousufi MM, Dzulkarnain IB, Elhaj MEM, Ahmed S. A Perspective on the Prospect of Pickering Emulsion in Reservoir Conformance Control with Insight into the Influential Parameters and Characterization Techniques. (2024). LAPSE:2024.0125
Author Affiliations
Yousufi MM: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar 32610, Malaysia [ORCID]
Dzulkarnain IB: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar 32610, Malaysia; Institute of Hydrocarbon Recovery, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar 32610, Malaysia [ORCID]
Elhaj MEM: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar 32610, Malaysia; Institute of Hydrocarbon Recovery, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar 32610, Malaysia
Ahmed S: Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates [ORCID]
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Processes
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11
Issue
9
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2672
Year
2023
Publication Date
2023-09-06
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2227-9717
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PII: pr11092672, Publication Type: Review
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