Abstract
Abstract In this project, steam was tested to stimulate damaged limestone cores. Several dynamic experiments were conducted to determine the effect of asphaltene on the permeability of limestone cores. Plugging effects due to asphaltene deposition were evaluated through comparison with reference permeability measured prior to and after oil flow. Damaged cores were then subjected to steam soak process. The permeability of the cores was measured after each treatment. Core impairment resulting from in-situ asphaltene deposition, was found to cause a 56 to 89% loss of initial oil permeability depending on rock permeability and injection rate. Core stimulation resulting from steam soak treatment, was found to cause 24 to 230% improvement on the damaged core permeability depending on rock permeability. On average, 95% improvement in damged core permeability was obtained.
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