Abstract
ABSTRACTIn the recent years, requirement of suitable enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technique as a more proficient technology becomes significant because of increasing demand for energy. Nanofluids have great potential in order to improve oil recovery. In our study, the effect of SiO2, Al2O3, and MgO nanoparticles on oil recovery was investigated by using core flooding apparatus. Zeta potential and particle size distribution measurements were carried out to investigate the stability of nano particles and results showed SiO2 has more stability than other ones. Interfacial tension and contact angle measurements between nanofluids and crude oil used to demonstrate that how nanoparticles enhance oil recovery. Experimental data reveals that SiO2 nanoparticles introduce as the greatest agent among these nanoparticles for enhanced oil recovery. Lowest damage for SiO2 nanofluids was observed and also it was observed that the concentration and injection rate have straight effects on permeability reductions.
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