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Evaluation and Enhancement of Carbon Dioxide Flooding Through Sweep Improvement

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/983791· OSTI ID:983791
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  1. Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge, LA (United States); Louisiana State University
Carbon dioxide displacement is a common improved recovery method applied to light oil reservoirs (30-45°API). The economic and technical success of CO2 floods is often limited by poor sweep efficiency or large CO2 utilization rates. Projected incremental recoveries for CO2 floods range from 7% to 20% of the original oil in place; however, actual incremental recoveries range from 9% to 15% of the original oil in place, indicating the potential for significant additional recoveries with improved sweep efficiency.
Research Organization:
Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge, LA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-04NT15536
OSTI ID:
983791
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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