Effect of interfacial tensions on relative oil/water permeabilities of consolidated porous media
Journal Article
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· SPEJ, Soc. Pet. Eng. J.; (United States)
This study presents results of an experimental investigation of the effect of low interfacial tensions (IFTs) on relative oil/water permeabilities of consolidated porous media. The experimental results show that the relative oil/water permeabilities at any given saturation are affected substantially by IFT values lower than 10/sup -1/ mN/m. Relative oil/water permeabilities increased with decreasing IFT (increasing N/sub c/). The results of this study can be used with simulators to predict process performance and efficiency for enhanced oil-recovery projects in which chemicals are considered for use either as waterflood or steamflood additives. 19 refs.
- Research Organization:
- Univ of South Calif, Los Angeles, USA
- OSTI ID:
- 6822857
- Journal Information:
- SPEJ, Soc. Pet. Eng. J.; (United States), Journal Name: SPEJ, Soc. Pet. Eng. J.; (United States) Vol. 22:3; ISSN SSPJD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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