Analysis of Experimental Methods for Predicting Minimum Miscibility Pressures in Oil.

Abstract

This article aims to carry out a literature review of the different experimental methods for determining MMP, presenting a comparative analysis between slimtube, rising-bubble (RBA) and coreflood. Each experimental method was evaluated and understood. A critical analysis was performed from design, operation and application to the parameters in each method. Because it is visual, the RBA allows more precision and repeatability than the slim tube and coreflood, because it has fewer differences between their experimental designs. In addition, when dealing with the experiment time factor, the RBA is also superior to the other methods, taking hours to determine the MMP.