Experimental Investigation and Simulation of Polymer Flooding in High Temperature High Salinity Carbonate Reservoirs
General Material Designation
[Thesis]
First Statement of Responsibility
Li Jiran
Subsequent Statement of Responsibility
AlSumaiti, Ali M.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
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The Petroleum Institute (United Arab Emirates)
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2015
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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119
GENERAL NOTES
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Committee members: Alhassan, Saeed M.; Ghosh, Bisweswar
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Place of publication: United States, Ann Arbor; ISBN=978-1-339-52773-4
DISSERTATION (THESIS) NOTE
Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree
M.S.
Discipline of degree
Petroleum Engineering
Body granting the degree
The Petroleum Institute (United Arab Emirates)
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2015
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Polymer flooding is a well-established chemical enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technique. However, its application in High-Temperature and High-Salinity (HTHS) carbonate reservoirs remains a challenging task due to the unavailability of polymers that can withstand the harsh conditions. Identifying thermally stable, salt-tolerant polymers with high thickening efficiency and low adsorption in carbonate reservoirs will be a major step towards the successful application of polymer flooding in HTHS carbonate reservoirs.