Nanotechnology for CO2 Utilization in Oilfield Applications delivers a critical reference for petroleum and reservoir engineers to learn the latest advancements of combining the use of CO2 and nanofluids to lower carbon footprint. Starting with the existing chemical and physical methods employed for synthesizing nanofluids, the reference moves into the scalability and fabrication techniques given for all the various nanofluids currently used in oilfield applications. This is followed by various, relevant characterization techniques. Advancing on, the reference covers nanofluids used in drilling, cementing, and EOR fluids, including their challenges and implementation problems associated with the use of nanofluids.
Finally, the authors discuss the combined application of CO2 and nanofluids, listing challenges and benefits of CO2, such as carbonation capacity of nanofluids via rheological analysis for better CO2 utilization. Supported by visual world maps on CCS sites and case studies across the industry, this book gives today’s engineers a much-needed tool to lower emissions.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 4 2. Chapter 2. Synthesis and characterization of nanofluids for oilfield applications - p. 13 3. Chapter 3. Rheological characterization of nanofluids - p. 41 4. Why CO2 for oilfield applications? - p. 59 5. Chapter 5. Carbonated nanofluids for EOR and improved carbon storage - p. 71 6. CO2 EOR and injection process: Role of nanomaterials - p. 85 7. Chapter 7. Mass transfer by molecular diffusion - p. 99 8. Corrosion mitigation in oil reservoirs during CO2 injection using nanomaterials - p. 127 9. Formation damage in oil reservoirs during CO2 injection - p. 147 10. Current advances, challenges, and prospects of CO2 capture, storage, and utilization - p. 167 11. Governing mechanism of nanofluids for CO2 EOR - p. 195 12. Chapter 12. Retention of nanoparticles in porous media: Implications for fluid flow - p. 215 13. CO2 foams for enhanced oil recovery - p. 233 14. Solid CO2 storage by hydrate-based geo sequestration - p. 263 15. Chapter 15. Case studies of CO2-EOR - p. 275 16. Chapter 16. Conclusion and future research direction - p. 283 17. Index - p. 289
Nanotechnology for CO2 Utilization in Oilfield Applications delivers a critical reference for petroleum and reservoir engineers to learn the latest advancements of combining the use of CO2 and nanofluids to lower carbon footprint. Starting with the existing chemical and physical methods employed for synthesizing nanofluids, the reference moves into the scalability and fabrication techniques given for all the various nanofluids currently used in oilfield applications. This is followed by various, relevant characterization techniques. Advancing on, the reference covers nanofluids used in drilling, cementing, and EOR fluids, including their challenges and implementation problems associated with the use of nanofluids.
Finally, the authors discuss the combined application of CO2 and nanofluids, listing challenges and benefits of CO2, such as carbonation capacity of nanofluids via rheological analysis for better CO2 utilization. Supported by visual world maps on CCS sites and case studies across the industry, this book gives today’s engineers a much-needed tool to lower emissions.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 4 2. Chapter 2. Synthesis and characterization of nanofluids for oilfield applications - p. 13 3. Chapter 3. Rheological characterization of nanofluids - p. 41 4. Why CO2 for oilfield applications? - p. 59 5. Chapter 5. Carbonated nanofluids for EOR and improved carbon storage - p. 71 6. CO2 EOR and injection process: Role of nanomaterials - p. 85 7. Chapter 7. Mass transfer by molecular diffusion - p. 99 8. Corrosion mitigation in oil reservoirs during CO2 injection using nanomaterials - p. 127 9. Formation damage in oil reservoirs during CO2 injection - p. 147 10. Current advances, challenges, and prospects of CO2 capture, storage, and utilization - p. 167 11. Governing mechanism of nanofluids for CO2 EOR - p. 195 12. Chapter 12. Retention of nanoparticles in porous media: Implications for fluid flow - p. 215 13. CO2 foams for enhanced oil recovery - p. 233 14. Solid CO2 storage by hydrate-based geo sequestration - p. 263 15. Chapter 15. Case studies of CO2-EOR - p. 275 16. Chapter 16. Conclusion and future research direction - p. 283 17. Index - p. 289
