Laboratory evaluation to field application of ultrasound: A state-of-the-art review on the effect of ultrasonication on enhanced oil recovery mechanisms

Agi, Augustine; Jaafar, Mohd Zaidi; Sidek, Mohd Akhmal; Yakasai, Faruk; Gbadamosi, Afeez; Oseh, Jeffrey O.

doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2022.03.030

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“…When ultrasonic is applied to the coal liquid, the microbubbles in the liquid are continuously compressed, expanded, and oscillated until they explode. The burst of the micro-air bubbles results in a temperature and pressure of about 5000 K and 50 MPa, as well as powerful shock waves and microjets traveling at 110 m/s . The thermal, mechanical vibration, and cavitation effects produced by ultrasonic change the surface groups and pore characteristics of coal, producing the “sonocapillary effect”, which will effectively enhance the penetration depth of liquid in capillaries …”

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“…The burst of the micro-air bubbles results in a temperature and pressure of about 5000 K and 50 MPa, as well as powerful shock waves and microjets traveling at 110 m/s. 40 The thermal, mechanical vibration, and cavitation effects produced by ultrasonic change the surface groups and pore characteristics of coal, producing the "sonocapillary effect", which will effectively enhance the penetration depth of liquid in capillaries. 41 The coupling of SDS solution and ultrasonic during the combined ultrasonic-chemical modification significantly changes the surface groups and pore structure of coal.…”

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Synergistic Mechanism of Ultrasonic-Chemical Effects on the CH₄ Adsorption–Desorption and Physicochemical Properties of Jincheng Anthracite

Liang

Kang

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ACS Omega

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Ultrasonic is a new method to enhance coalbed methane recovery. A deeper comprehension of the synergistic mechanisms of combined ultrasonicchemical modification on the CH 4 adsorption−desorption capability and physicochemical properties of coal is necessary for potential field implementation, as the modification of coal reservoirs frequently necessitates the addition of chemical reagents. This paper evaluated the CH 4 adsorption−desorption properties of anthracite modified by sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) solution, ultrasonic modification, and combined ultrasonic-SDS modification. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, low-temperature nitrogen adsorption, and micro-CT were applied to elucidate the synergistic mechanism of the combined modification. The research results show that the SDS solution reduces the saturated adsorption capacity of anthracite and increases its final desorption rate by dissolving clay minerals and the physical adsorption masking effect of SDS micelles on the coal surface. Some surface groups with low bond energy are broken or evaporated under mechanical vibration and thermal effects generated by ultrasonic. The original fractures are expanded and connected, which changes the adsorption−desorption properties of anthracite. The synergistic effect of the combined modification of ultrasonic-SDS can promote the penetration range and chemical reaction efficiency of the SDS solution, which expands the effective range of ultrasonic. After combined modification, the amount of aromatics, oxygencontaining functional groups, and aliphatic hydrocarbons on the surface of coal is reduced. The connected porosity of coal samples accounts for 91.5% of the total porosity. As a result, the saturated adsorption capacity of anthracite reduces by 26.7%, and the final desorption rate increases by 28.0%. The effect of the combined ultrasonic-chemical modification is better than that of a single modification.

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Synergistic Mechanism of Ultrasonic-Chemical Effects on the CH₄ Adsorption–Desorption and Physicochemical Properties of Jincheng Anthracite

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Kang

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“…One of the most detailed studies about the mechanisms of action of ultrasound and the main variables influencing oil recovery found was done by Agi et al [12] . It is considered that ultrasound can improve the movement of oil in the reservoir, by altering the capillary forces through changes in the adhesion between rock and fluid and accelerate the gravitational forces allowing the segregation of fluids with multiple phases.…”

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Recent advances of ultrasound applications in the oil and gas industry

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AlTammar,

Alruwaili

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Ultrasonics Sonochemistry

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“…A lot of studies have shown that the promotion of ultrasonic waves on the catalytic reaction is due to an extremely high temperature and highpressure physical and chemical environment generated when ultrasonic cavitation bubbles collapse. Especially in liquid-liquid reactions, the cavitation phenomenon is significant, which can obviously facilitate the degradation of reactants and the formation of free radicals to accelerate a reaction rate [169][170][171]. In addition, the collapse of the cavitation bubbles will produce an extreme micro jet, which has a good impact on a chemical reaction system.…”

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Current Status and Future Trends of In Situ Catalytic Upgrading of Extra Heavy Oil

Chen

Cai

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Energies

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In situ catalytic upgrading of heavy oil decomposes viscous heavy oil underground through a series of complex chemical and physical reactions with the aid of an injected catalyst, and permits the resulting lighter components to flow to the producer under a normal pressure drive. By eliminating or substantially reducing the use of steam, which is prevalently used in current heavy oil productions worldwide and is a potent source of contamination concerns if not treated properly, in situ catalytic upgrading is intrinsically environmental-friendly and widely regarded as one of the promising techniques routes to decarbonize the oil industry. The present review provides a state-of-the-art summarization of the technologies of in situ catalytic upgrading and viscosity reduction in heavy oil from the aspects of catalyst selections, catalytic mechanisms, catalytic methods, and applications. The various types of widely used catalysts are compared and discussed in detail. Factors that impact the efficacy of the in situ upgrading of heavy oil are presented. The challenges and recommendations for future development are also furnished. This in-depth review is intended to give a well-rounded introduction to critical aspects on which the in situ catalytic application can shed light in the development of the world’s extra heavy oil reservoirs.

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Laboratory evaluation to field application of ultrasound: A state-of-the-art review on the effect of ultrasonication on enhanced oil recovery mechanisms

Cited by 42 publications

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Synergistic Mechanism of Ultrasonic-Chemical Effects on the CH₄ Adsorption–Desorption and Physicochemical Properties of Jincheng Anthracite

Synergistic Mechanism of Ultrasonic-Chemical Effects on the CH₄ Adsorption–Desorption and Physicochemical Properties of Jincheng Anthracite

Recent advances of ultrasound applications in the oil and gas industry

Current Status and Future Trends of In Situ Catalytic Upgrading of Extra Heavy Oil

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Laboratory evaluation to field application of ultrasound: A state-of-the-art review on the effect of ultrasonication on enhanced oil recovery mechanisms

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Synergistic Mechanism of Ultrasonic-Chemical Effects on the CH4 Adsorption–Desorption and Physicochemical Properties of Jincheng Anthracite

Synergistic Mechanism of Ultrasonic-Chemical Effects on the CH4 Adsorption–Desorption and Physicochemical Properties of Jincheng Anthracite

Recent advances of ultrasound applications in the oil and gas industry

Current Status and Future Trends of In Situ Catalytic Upgrading of Extra Heavy Oil

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Synergistic Mechanism of Ultrasonic-Chemical Effects on the CH₄ Adsorption–Desorption and Physicochemical Properties of Jincheng Anthracite

Synergistic Mechanism of Ultrasonic-Chemical Effects on the CH₄ Adsorption–Desorption and Physicochemical Properties of Jincheng Anthracite