The pore-scale microscopic flow theory and applied research project led by Prof. Yao Jun and Prof. Ai-Fen Li from the Petroleum Engineering Institute of China University of Petroleum (East China) recently passed the results appraisal organized by the Science and Technology Department of Shandong Province.
How to significantly improve oil recovery is a major issue facing the oil industry. Increasing the recovery mechanism from the microscopic scale is an important way to improve oil recovery. Studying the pore-level microscopic flow theory can quantitatively describe the microscopic flow mechanism, and thus develop a method for greatly improving recovery. The project carried out the study of microscopic flow theory from the pore-scale scale, and created a brand-new seepage theory, which established a basic platform for the study of pore-level microscopic flow theory and has important scientific value.
When this technology is mature, it will greatly improve the current experimental methods of reservoir physics that are commonly used. Some information that is difficult or impossible to obtain experimentally (such as the study of the three-phase permeability curve of oil and gas) can be obtained through the application of this technology. Therefore, the study of the theory and technology of reservoir seepage in the pore scale is of great significance to greatly increase the recovery ratio. At present, the scientific research results have been applied in the Shengli Oilfield Branch of Sinopec, and have achieved good results.
How to significantly improve oil recovery is a major issue facing the oil industry. Increasing the recovery mechanism from the microscopic scale is an important way to improve oil recovery. Studying the pore-level microscopic flow theory can quantitatively describe the microscopic flow mechanism, and thus develop a method for greatly improving recovery. The project carried out the study of microscopic flow theory from the pore-scale scale, and created a brand-new seepage theory, which established a basic platform for the study of pore-level microscopic flow theory and has important scientific value.
When this technology is mature, it will greatly improve the current experimental methods of reservoir physics that are commonly used. Some information that is difficult or impossible to obtain experimentally (such as the study of the three-phase permeability curve of oil and gas) can be obtained through the application of this technology. Therefore, the study of the theory and technology of reservoir seepage in the pore scale is of great significance to greatly increase the recovery ratio. At present, the scientific research results have been applied in the Shengli Oilfield Branch of Sinopec, and have achieved good results.