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: Received: 20 October 2024 / Approved: 21 October 2024 / Online: 21 October 2024 (11:55:37 CEST)
How to cite:
Zhao, F.; Sun, M.; Liu, Y.; Sun, W.; Guo, Q.; Yang, Z.; Zhang, C.; Li, M. Review of Foam with Novel CO2-Soluble Surfactants for Improved Mobility Control in Tight Oil Reservoirs. Preprints2024, 2024101588. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1588.v1
Zhao, F.; Sun, M.; Liu, Y.; Sun, W.; Guo, Q.; Yang, Z.; Zhang, C.; Li, M. Review of Foam with Novel CO2-Soluble Surfactants for Improved Mobility Control in Tight Oil Reservoirs. Preprints 2024, 2024101588. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1588.v1
Zhao, F.; Sun, M.; Liu, Y.; Sun, W.; Guo, Q.; Yang, Z.; Zhang, C.; Li, M. Review of Foam with Novel CO2-Soluble Surfactants for Improved Mobility Control in Tight Oil Reservoirs. Preprints2024, 2024101588. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1588.v1
APA Style
Zhao, F., Sun, M., Liu, Y., Sun, W., Guo, Q., Yang, Z., Zhang, C., & Li, M. (2024). Review of Foam with Novel CO2-Soluble Surfactants for Improved Mobility Control in Tight Oil Reservoirs. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1588.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Zhao, F., Changjiang Zhang and Meng Li. 2024 "Review of Foam with Novel CO2-Soluble Surfactants for Improved Mobility Control in Tight Oil Reservoirs" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.1588.v1
Abstract
CO2-soluble surfactant foam systems have garnered significant attention in the fields of enhanced oil and gas recovery, environmental protection, and greenhouse gas emission reduction. This review provides a comprehensive explanation of the basic theory of CO2-soluble surfactant foam, the mechanism of enhanced oil recovery, and the classification and application of various CO2-soluble surfactants.The mechanism of enhanced oil recovery by CO2-soluble surfactant foam involves the effective reduction of CO2 fluidity, the decrease in oil-air flow ratio, and the stabilization of the displacement front. Foam plays a vital role in mitigating the issues of channeling and gravity separation often caused by simple CO2 injection. The reduction in gas fluidity can be attributed to the increase in apparent viscosity and trapped gas fraction.Future research should prioritize the development of more efficient and environmentally-friendly CO2-soluble surfactants. It is essential to further explore the advantages and challenges associated with their practical applications in order to maximize their potential impact.
Keywords
foam; tight oil reservoirs; CO2 foam; CO2 soluble surfactants; mobility control
Subject
Chemistry and Materials Science, Applied Chemistry
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