Compact apparatus for quick core flood tests and method of use
US12221883B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/22
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method includes acquiring a core sample from a first reservoir of interest that is producing hydrocarbons at a first recovery rate. The method includes performing a coreflooding study using a core flood apparatus. The coreflooding study includes a plurality of coreflooding simulations using the core sample disposed in the core flood apparatus. The method includes performing a reservoir simulation study on the first reservoir using a coreflooding simulation model and using the coreflooding study. The method includes adjusting a core flood fluid based on the reservoir simulation study to form an adjusted treatment fluid that produces a second recovery rate from the first reservoir. The second recovery rate may be greater than the first recovery rate. The method includes using an injection well and the adjusted treatment fluid for performing an injection operation of a reservoir.
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