Enhancing Flow Assurance Using Co-Ni Nanoparticles For Dewaxing Of Production Tubing

Haindade, Zishaan Muhamad Wajid; Bihani, Abhishek; Javeri, Saket Mahesh; Jere, Chaitanya Bhalchandra

doi:10.2118/157119-ms

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“…Some studies have investigated the effects of various factors, such as asphaltene and water content, temperature and contact time on the asphaltene adsorption onto NP surfaces [56,57]. The results showed that the extent of asphaltene adsorption onto the NPs increased with increasing the contact time.…”

Section: Preventing Asphaltene Precipitationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Application of Nanoparticles in Enhanced Oil Recovery: A Critical Review of Recent Progress

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Abstract:The injected fluids in secondary processes supplement the natural energy present in the reservoir to displace oil. The recovery efficiency mainly depends on the mechanism of pressure maintenance. However, the injected fluids in tertiary or enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes interact with the reservoir rock/oil system. Thus, EOR techniques are receiving substantial attention worldwide as the available oil resources are declining. However, some challenges, such as low sweep efficiency, high costs and potential formation damage, still hinder the further application of these EOR technologies. Current studies on nanoparticles are seen as potential solutions to most of the challenges associated with these traditional EOR techniques. This paper provides an overview of the latest studies about the use of nanoparticles to enhance oil recovery and paves the way for researchers who are interested in the integration of these progresses. The first part of this paper addresses studies about the major EOR mechanisms of nanoparticles used in the forms of nanofluids, nanoemulsions and nanocatalysts, including disjoining pressure, viscosity increase of injection fluids, preventing asphaltene precipitation, wettability alteration and interfacial tension reduction. This part is followed by a review of the most important research regarding various novel nano-assisted EOR methods where nanoparticles are used to target various existing thermal, chemical and gas methods. Finally, this review identifies the challenges and opportunities for future study regarding application of nanoparticles in EOR processes.

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Section: Preventing Asphaltene Precipitationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Application of Nanoparticles in Enhanced Oil Recovery: A Critical Review of Recent Progress

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“…Asphaltene adsorption onto the nanoparticles surface is spontaneous and exothermic [27]. Some experiments have been done to examine the effect of various parameters such as contact time, Initial asphaltene content, temperature, and water content on the asphaltene adsorption onto the nanoparticles surface [28,29]. The greater the contact time, the more the asphaltene adsorption onto the nanoparticles takes place.…”

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“…Increase of the temperature of tubing causes the wax melts and flows [29]. Greff and Babadagli stated that, metal nanoparticles are effective in breaking the bonds between the carbon and sulfur atoms.…”

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Behavior of Asphaltene Adsorption onto the Metal Oxide Nanoparticle Surface and Its Effect on Heavy Oil Recovery

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Eshraghi

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et al. 2015

Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.

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It is an important concern to prevent asphaltene related damages in hydrocarbon reservoirs.There are many investigations about asphaltene and its effects and how to reduce them during the oil production. In the present work, some experiments have been conducted to investigate the effect of the SiO2, NiO, and Fe3O4 nanoparticles on the oil recovery, and find out how they adsorb asphaltene and prevent its precipitation. Moreover, instead of crude oil, a synthetic solution with a given component concentration is used. Results of this study show that in solutions without nanoparticles, increase in the amount of normal heptane causes more asphaltene aggregation takes place; however, in the presence of nanoparticles, increasing the normal heptane would result in an increase in the asphaltene adsorption on the surface of nanoparticles. Furthermore, It is shown that the amount of oil recovery in the presence of different nanoparticles corresponds to the ordering: SiO2> NiO> Fe3O4.

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“…Haindade provided a new technique, which involves the use of Co-Ni nanoparticles along with an exclusive polymer to be pumped inside the annulus between production tubing and casing at the time of well commissioning (Haindade et al, 2012). The nanoparticles remain suspended in the polymer filled inside the annulus throughout the life of the well.…”

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Advances of Nanotechnologies in Oil and Gas Industries

Yang¹,

et al. 2015

Energy Exploration & Exploitation

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Many functional materials have been used in oil and gas industries. Special materials were needed for to withstand the high temperature and pressure harsh environment of oil and gas reservoir. Nanotechnologies have the potential to introduce revolutionary changes of materials used in the areas of the oil and gas industries. This paper gives an overview of the nanotechnology application for enhanced oil recovery, fracturing fluids, flow assurance, drilling, completion and specialty composite in the oil and gas industry in the last few years. Applications of nano-materials, in the form of solid composites and functional nanoparticle-fluid in these areas are reviewed. The future challenges of nanotech-based solutions for the petroleum industry are also discussed.

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Enhancing Flow Assurance Using Co-Ni Nanoparticles For Dewaxing Of Production Tubing

Cited by 19 publications

References 5 publications

Application of Nanoparticles in Enhanced Oil Recovery: A Critical Review of Recent Progress

Application of Nanoparticles in Enhanced Oil Recovery: A Critical Review of Recent Progress

Behavior of Asphaltene Adsorption onto the Metal Oxide Nanoparticle Surface and Its Effect on Heavy Oil Recovery

Advances of Nanotechnologies in Oil and Gas Industries

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