Abstract

Abstract Wettability is a key parameter that affects the petrophysical properties of reservoir rocks. The objective of the present work is to investigate the influence of temperature and pressure on the wettability of reservoir rocks. An experimental method for the measurements of contact angle at elevated temperature and pressure has been developed, in which a Pendant Drop Interfacial Tension Cell was modified. Experimental results of contact angle and interfacial tension for two different crude oil-brine-quartz/calcite and mineral oil-distilled water systems over a range of temperatures and pressures are reported. Contact angle for the systems studied increased with pressure, increased with temperature for sandstone system and decreased with temperature for carbonate system.

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