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(ACS Omega, 2023).had a Really insightful review of how nanoparticles can enhance oil recovery through wettability alteration, IFT reduction, and mobility control. As a petroleum engineering student, I found the section on field applicability particularly useful. Still wondering about the scalability and environmental impact of some of these methods. Would love to hear from others working on similar topics or with field experience#Nanotechnology #EOR #PetroleumEngineering #StudentResearch
Mayowa Oyewole
To get closer to field conditions, you need to work with core from your field, because the geological formation greatly affects the increase in oil recovery. In addition, I am skeptical about the use of nanoparticles for these purposes due to the high cost of nanoparticles. If you find industrial waste, as we did, then this can be welcomed.
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Yuri Mirgorod d Good day, Prof. Thank you for your valuable feedback. I agree that working with actual core samples is essential for realistic insights, especially considering formation variability. Your point on the cost and sustainability of nanoparticles is well noted repurposing industrial waste is definitely a direction worth exploring further. I appreciate your perspective.
You can also have a look to this review, that highlights the study of EOR with microfluidics to better understand Fluid-Structure interactions.
https://www.elveflow.com/microfluidic-reviews/microfluidics-for-enhanced-oil-recovery-studies/
Thanks a lot for this, ma. I’m just starting to explore different angles in EOR, and I honestly hadn’t thought much about microfluidics before. Looks like a really interesting way to understand fluid behavior better. I’ll definitely check it out i really do appreciate the recommendation! Louise Fournier