A systematic and critical review of application of molecular dynamics simulation in low salinity water injection

Ghasemi, Mehdi; Shafiei, Ali; Foroozesh, Jalal

doi:10.1016/j.cis.2021.102594

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“…LSE mechanisms could be classified into two types: fluid–fluid interactions and solid–fluid interactions. Solid–fluid interactions include pH increase, MIE, EDL expansion, fines migration, salt in effect, and mineral dissolution, and fluid–fluid interactions include osmotic effect, formation of microdispersion, increased O/W interfacial viscoelasticity or snap-off effects, and fluid coalescence. − Many reports of the underlying mechanisms in the literatures are related to rock–fluid interactions. Little attention is paid to fluid–fluid interactions as a key mechanism for LSE .…”

Section: Proposed Lse Mechanismsmentioning

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“…However, LSE mechanisms relevant to liquid–liquid interactions are still needed to be further investigated, especially for osmotic effect, microdispersion, and snap-off. Therefore, multiple disciplines theory should be utilized to account for these phenomena, including interfacial chemistry. Although MD simulation has been successfully applied to LSW, only focus one single crude oil component and one pure mineral. ,,, Therefore, MD simulation results are suggested based on neglecting the collaborate effects of minerals and brine compositions on LSW. In addition, experimental research should be done to verify the accuracy of MD simulation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Although MD simulation has been successfully applied to LSW, only focus one single crude oil component and one pure mineral. ,,, Therefore, MD simulation results are suggested based on neglecting the collaborate effects of minerals and brine compositions on LSW. In addition, experimental research should be done to verify the accuracy of MD simulation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“… , In the recent 5 years, more and more attentions have been focused on the potential EOR/IOR of LSW in petroleum, and hence, review publications increased (Table ). − With deeper exploration, microdispersion formation, snap-off, fluid coalescence, and more were suggested as promising LSE mechanisms. − Tetteh et al concluded that microdispersion formation would be one of the future directions for LSW . Wettability alteration is considered as the main reason for LSE in sandstone and carbonate, which was explained both by DLVO and non-DLVO theories .…”

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“…Bartels et al discussed the simulation feasibility of low salinity waterflooding with varied length scales and time scales . EDL expansion, MIE, and cation hydration were discussed for LSW effects in MD simulations from a subpore scale perspective, showing that discrepancies exist in identification of different wettability alteration mechanisms . Chen et al aimed to provide a review on LSWF offshore field applications .…”

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Review on Underlying Mechanisms of Low Salinity Waterflooding: Comparisons between Sandstone and Carbonate

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Low salinity effects (LSE) improved recovery could be obtained by reducing salinity and/or modifying the specific ions of injected brines. Low salinity waterflooding (LSW) is described as a certain low-cost and eco-friendly oil recovery technique, when referring the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) potential by laboratory observations and field pilots in recent decades. Various underlying mechanisms behind LSE were proposed, including saponification, multi-ionic exchange (MIE), electric double-layer (EDL) expansion, fines migration, salt in effect, osmotic effect, and so on. However, first, to our best knowledge, there is not yet a certain mechanism recognized by all experts. Second, LSE mechanisms of sandstones were always taken for granted to be applied directly to carbonates, without considering discrepancies in mineral compositions and pore structures. Third, spontaneous imbibition performances were usually concluded as the indication of wettability alteration, without considering the straightforward effects on imbibition caused by low salinity brine. Review results reveal LSE necessary conditions and influences. Necessary conditions should be satisfied to trigger LSE, including oil phase with polar components, connate water, injected brine key ions composition and low salinity, clay minerals, and initial wettability without the best performance. Their sole or mutual interactions influence LSE functions. Mechanisms could be classified into two types: solid–liquid and liquid–liquid. These (e.g., EDL expansion, MIE, fines migration) caused by solid–liquid could be attributed to wettability alteration, while microdispersion, osmosis effect, and snap-off belong to liquid–liquid interfacial factor. Sandstones mainly consist of quartz and clay, initially tending to behave as initial water wetness, while carbonates mainly consist of calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate, mainly behaving as initial oil-wet. Therefore, LSE in carbonates are contributed to by mechanisms related with wettability alteration, while LSE in sandstones are mainly related to other factors. The findings of this study can help with better understanding of LSE and speeding up our further endeavors to explore its potential in EOR.

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Section: Proposed Lse Mechanismsmentioning

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Section: Challenges and Perspectivesmentioning

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Section: Challenges and Perspectivesmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Application of molecular dynamics simulations in interface interaction of clay: Current status and perspectives

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Cheng

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Asia-Pacific J Chem Eng

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To understand the research progress of molecular dynamics (MD) method in the field of clay minerals, the application of MD in the interface interaction of clay minerals is reviewed in this paper. MD simulations have become the indispensable means to study mineral interface effects. Clay minerals are common associated minerals with hydrophilic surface, the ease of argillization, negative electricity, and the ability of forming impurities and defects. They are widely concerned in the fields of mine wastewater treatment, fine clay mineral flotation, shale oil and gas exploitation, and so forth. In addition, clay minerals are considered as natural adsorbents due to their large specific surface area, but their complex interface interactions hinder their effective utilization. Therefore, it is particularly important to reveal the interaction mechanism of clay interface at the atomic/molecular level by means of software simulation technology. In this review, our focus is on the applications of MD method in the field of clay mineral interface interaction, such as clay/gas interface, clay/water interface, agents and clay/water interface, and mineral particle and clay/water interface. Furthermore, the history and shortcomings of MD simulation are summarized. The research and effective utilization of clay interface are summarized and prospected as well.

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Influence of brine compositions on wetting preference of montmorillonite in rock/brine/oil system: An in silico study

Ghasemi

Shafiei

2022

Applied Surface Science

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A systematic and critical review of application of molecular dynamics simulation in low salinity water injection

Cited by 31 publications

References 158 publications

Review on Underlying Mechanisms of Low Salinity Waterflooding: Comparisons between Sandstone and Carbonate

Review on Underlying Mechanisms of Low Salinity Waterflooding: Comparisons between Sandstone and Carbonate

Application of molecular dynamics simulations in interface interaction of clay: Current status and perspectives

Influence of brine compositions on wetting preference of montmorillonite in rock/brine/oil system: An in silico study

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