Field experiment of lignosulfonate preflushing for surfactant adsorption reduction

Journal Article · Wed Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1990 · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reservoir Engineering; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/18088-PA· OSTI ID:6089147

Hong, S A ^[1]; Bae, J H ^[2]

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1. Korea Inst. of Science and Technology (KR)
2. Chevron Oil Field Research Co., La Habra, CA (US)

Lignosulfonate was field tested as a sacrificial adsorbate in conjunction with the ongoing Glenn Pool surfactant flood expansion project. A 2 wt% lignosulfonate solution was injected for 10 days as part of the preflush in this project. Results of the analyses of two observation well samples are interpreted for the effect of lignosulfonate on sulfonate absorption and process performance. Even though the evidence was ambiguous, the authors conclude that the low-cost lignosulfonate preflushing was beneficial to surfactant flooding.

• OSTI ID: 6089147
• Journal Information: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reservoir Engineering; (USA), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reservoir Engineering; (USA) Vol. 5:4; ISSN 0885-9248; ISSN SREEE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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