Review of low salinity waterflooding in carbonate rocks: mechanisms, investigation techniques, and future directions

Tetteh, Joel T.; Brady, Patrick Vane; Barati Ghahfarokhi, Reza

doi:10.1016/j.cis.2020.102253

Review of low salinity waterflooding in carbonate rocks: mechanisms, investigation techniques, and future directions

Journal Article · Sat Sep 05 00:00:00 EDT 2020 · Advances in Colloid and Interface Science

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2020.102253· OSTI ID:1670758

Tetteh, Joel T. ^[1]; Brady, Patrick Vane ^[2]; Barati Ghahfarokhi, Reza ^[1]

Univ. of Kansas, Lawrence, KS (United States)
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

This review analyses the fundamental thermodynamic theory of the crude oil-brine-rock (COBR) interface and the underlying rock-brine and oil-brine interactions. Next, the available data are reviewed to outline potential mechanisms responsible for increased oil recovery from low salinity waterflooding (LSWF). We propose an approach to studying LSWF and identify the key missing links that are needed to explain observations at multiple length scales. The synergistic effect of LSWFon other chemical enhanced oil recovery methods such as surfactant, alkaline, nanoparticle and polymer flooding are also outlined. We specifically highlight key uncertainties that must be overcome to fully implement the technique in the field.

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Research Organization:: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); American Chemical Society

Grant/Contract Number:: AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525

OSTI ID:: 1670758

Report Number(s):: SAND--2020-8453J; 689956

Journal Information:: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, Journal Name: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science Vol. 284; ISSN 0001-8686

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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