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Numerical Simulation of CO2 Immiscible Displacement Based on Three-Dimensional Pore Structure

doi: 10.3390/en18041009
CO2-enhanced tight oil production can increase crude oil recovery while part of the injected CO2 is geologically sequestered. This process is influenced by factors such as gas injection rate, oil/gas viscosity ratio, and contact angle. Understanding how these factors affect recovery during CO2 non-mixed-phase substitution is essential for improving CO2-enhanced tight oil production technology. In this study, three-dimensional pore structure was numerically simulated using physical simulation software. The effects of three key parameters—the gas injection rate, contact angle and viscosity slope—on flow displacement during a CO2 non-mixed-phase drive were analyzed. In addition, the study compares the fluid transport behavior under mixed-phase and non-mixed-phase conditions at the pore scale. The simulation results show that increasing the replacement velocity significantly expands the diffusion range of CO2 and reduces the capillary fingering phenomenon. In addition, the saturation of CO2 increases with the increase in the viscosity ratio, which further improves the diffusion range of CO2. The wetting angle is not simply linearly related to the drive recovery, and the recovery is closely related to the interfacial tension and capillary force under the influence of wettability. The recoveries under mixed-phase conditions were slightly higher than those under unmixed-phase conditions. During the mixed-phase replacement process, CO2 is dissolved into the crude oil, resulting in oil volume expansion, which improves the distance and extent of CO2 permeation.
- China University of Mining and Technology China (People's Republic of)
- China University of Mining and Technology China (People's Republic of)
recovery, unmixed phase, Technology, numerical modeling, T, 3D pore structure, key parameters, mixed phase
recovery, unmixed phase, Technology, numerical modeling, T, 3D pore structure, key parameters, mixed phase
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