Research Progress on the Mechanism of Oil Displacement by Nanoparticles

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-6535.2024.06.001

Abstract

Abstract: In recent years,nanoparticles have gradually received widespread attention in tertiary oil recovery.At present,the mechanism and development status of nanoparticle are not well understood.For this reason,the paper systematically analyzes research progress of nanoparticle flooding in recent years and summarizes the mechanisms of oil displacement by nanoparticles,including nano-size effects,reduction of interfacial tension,alteration of wettability,disjoining pressure,emulsification,prevention of asphaltene flocculation,and catalytic cracking.It also explores the significant application potential of nanoparticle-driven oil displacement materials in various reservoir types,such as high water cut reservoir,low permeability reservoir,tight oil reservoir,and shale oil reservoir.The paper identifies challenges and development prospects for nanoparticles in oil development and provides references and basis for further research and large-scale application of nanoparticles in enhanced oil recovery.

Key words: enhanced oil recovery, nanoparticles, oil displacement mechanism, review

CLC Number:

TE357

Pu Wanfen, Yang Fan, Ren Hao, He Wei, Li Bowen, Zhang Hui, Zhu Jianlin, Cao Xiaodong. Research Progress on the Mechanism of Oil Displacement by Nanoparticles[J]. Special Oil & Gas Reservoirs, 2024, 31(6): 1-9.

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