Effects of MgO, γ-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, and TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanoparticles at Low Concentrations on Interfacial Tension (IFT), Rock Wettability, and Oil Recovery by Spontaneous Imbibition in the Process of Smart Nanofluid Injection into Carbonate Reservoirs
Iman Nowrouzi, Abbas Khaksar Manshad, Amir H. Mohammadi
Abstract
. Finally, an ultimate oil production of 64.1-68.7% was obtained in six experiments with smart water and stable nanoparticles.
Topics & Concepts
Contact angleSurface tensionNanoparticleImbibitionWettingMagnesiumChemical engineeringMaterials scienceNanofluidEnhanced oil recoveryComposite materialNanotechnologyMetallurgyBiologyBotanyPhysicsQuantum mechanicsEngineeringGerminationEnhanced Oil Recovery TechniquesHydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir AnalysisHydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis