Novel Enhanced Oil Recovery Method Using Co2+xFe2+1-xFe3+2O4 as Magnetic Nanoparticles Activated by Electromagnetic Waves

Hasan Soleimani; Noorhana Yahya; Noor Rasyada Ahmad Latiff; Hasnah Mohd Zaid; Birol M.R. Demira; Jamshid Amighian

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/JNanoR.26.111

Paper Titles

Morphology and Physical Studies of Nanostructured Fe₆₄Cr₃₆ Alloy Elaborated by Ball Milling
p.75

Effect of Carbon Nanotube Additive on the Thermal Performance of a Horizontal V-Grooved Heat Pipe
p.83

Improved Oil Recovery by High Magnetic Flux Density Subjected to Iron Oxide Nanofluids
p.89

The Band Structures of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and ZnO Nanoparticles Used for Oil Recovery in Water Flooding System
p.101

Novel Enhanced Oil Recovery Method Using Co²⁺_xFe²⁺_1-xFe³⁺₂O₄ as Magnetic Nanoparticles Activated by Electromagnetic Waves
p.111

Synthesis and Characterization of Mesoporous Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes at Low Frequencies Electromagnetic Waves
p.117

Hydrogen Interaction with Defects in Nanocrystalline, Polycrystalline and Epitaxial Pd Films
p.123

Application of Electromagnetic Waves and Dielectric Nanoparticles in Enhanced Oil Recovery
p.135

Numerical Charaterization of the Shear Behavior of Hetero-Junction Carbon Nanotubes
p.143

HomeJournal of Nano ResearchJournal of Nano Research Vol. 26Novel Enhanced Oil Recovery Method Using...

Novel Enhanced Oil Recovery Method Using Co²⁺_xFe²⁺_1-xFe³⁺₂O₄ as Magnetic Nanoparticles Activated by Electromagnetic Waves

Abstract:

Research on the application of nanoparticles, specifically magnetic nanoparticles in enhanced oil recovery has been increasing in recent years due to their potential to increase the oil production despite having to interact with reservoirs of high salinity, high pressure and temperature and un-natural pH. Unlike other conventional EOR agents e.g. surfactants and polymers, a harsh environment will cause degradation and failure to operate. Magnetic nanoparticles which are activated by a magnetic field are anticipated to have the ability to travel far into the oil reservoir and assist in the displacement of the trapped oil. In this work, ferromagnetic Co²⁺_xFe²⁺_1-xFe³⁺₂O₄nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized for their morphological, structural and magnetic properties. At a composition x = 0.75, this nanomaterial shows its best magnetisation parameters i.e. highest value of saturation magnetization, remanence and coercivity of 65.23 emu/g, 12.18 emu/g and 239.10 Oe, respectively. Subsequently, a dispersion of 0.01 wt% Co²⁺_0.75Fe²⁺_0.25Fe³⁺₂O₄nanoparticles in distilled water was used for core flooding test to validate its feasibility in enhanced oil recovery. In a core flooding test, the effect of electromagnetic waves irradiation to activate the magnetization of Co²⁺_0.75Fe²⁺_0.25Fe³⁺₂O₄nanofluid was also investigated by irradiating a 78 MHz square wave to the porous medium while nanofluid injection was taking place. In conclusion, an almost 20% increment in the recovery of oil was obtained with the application of electromagnetic waves in 2 pore volumes injection of a Co²⁺_0.75Fe²⁺_0.25Fe³⁺₂O₄nanofluid.

You might also be interested in these eBooks

View Preview

Info:

Periodical:

Journal of Nano Research (Volume 26)

Pages:

111-116

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/JNanoR.26.111

Citation:

Cite this paper

Online since:

December 2013

Authors:

Hasan Soleimani, Noorhana Yahya, Noor Rasyada Ahmad Latiff, Hasnah Mohd Zaid, Birol M.R. Demira, Jamshid Amighian

Keywords:

Electromagnetic Waves (EMW), Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), Ferrite, Magnetic Nanoparticles, Nanocomposite

Export:

RIS, BibTeX

Price:

Permissions:

Request Permissions

References

[1] H. Yu et al, Transport and Retention of Aqueous Dispersions of Paramagnetic Nanoparticles in Reservoir Rocks' SPE 129887, Paper presented at the Improved Oil Recovery Symposium April 24– 28, 2010. Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, (2010).

Google Scholar

[2] M.A. Carrizales, L.W. Lake, and R.T. Johns, 'Multiphase Fluid Flow Simulation of Heavy Oil Recovery by Electromagnetic Heating', SPE 129730, Improved Oil Recovery Symposium. April 24–28, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, (2010).

DOI: 10.2118/129730-ms

Google Scholar

[3] A. Sahni, M. Kumar, and R. B. Knapp, Electromagnetic heating methods for heavy oil reservoirs, SPE 62550. SPE/AAPG Western Regional Meeting. USA, (2000).

DOI: 10.2118/62550-ms

Google Scholar

[4] K. Bhatia, L. Chacko 'Ni-Fe Nanoparticles: An Innovative Approach for Recovery of Hydrates', SPE 143088, Paper presented at the EUROPEC/EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition. May 23–26, Vienna, Austria, (2011).

DOI: 10.2118/143088-ms

Google Scholar

[5] Y. Koseoglu, Structural, magnetic, electrical and dielectric properties of MnxNi1−xFe2O4 spinel nanoferrites prepared by PEG assisted hydrothermal method, Ceramics International. 39(2012) 4221-4230.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2012.11.004

Google Scholar

[6] N.T. Lan, N.P. Duong, T.D. Hien, Influences of cobalt substitution and size effects on magnetic properties of coprecipitated Co-Fe ferrite nanoparticles, J. Alloys and Compounds. 509 (2011) 5919-5925.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2011.03.050

Google Scholar

[7] A. Davidson, C. Huh, S. L. Bryant, Noordwijk, the Netherlands, SPE International Oilfield Nanotechnology Conference. 2012, p.1–16.

Google Scholar

[8] N. Yahya et al, Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles: An Innovative Approach for Enhanced Oil Recovery Application, J. Nano Research 17 (2012)115-126.

DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/jnanor.17.115

Google Scholar

[9] S. Li, Magnetic properties of FexCo1-x/CoyFe1-yFe2O4 composite under hydrothermal condition, Current Applied Physics. 9 (2009)1386-1392.

DOI: 10.1016/j.cap.2009.03.010

Google Scholar

[10] L.F.J. Elkins, Uncertainty of Oil in Place in Unconsolidated Sand Reservoirs - A Case History. Journal of Petroleum Technology 24 (1972)1315–1319.

DOI: 10.2118/3789-pa

Google Scholar

[11] I.R. Rangel et al, Experimental investigation of the enhanced oil recovery process using a polymeric solution, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering. 3(2012) 285–293.

Google Scholar

[12] R.N. Healy, R. L. Reed, C. W. Carpenter, a laboratory study of Micro emulsion Flooding, SPE Journal. 15 (1975) 87-103.

Google Scholar

[13] M. Parvazdavani et al, Gas-Oil Relative Permeability at Near Miscible Conditions: An Experimental and Modeling Approach, Proceedings of SPE International Oilfield Nanotechnology, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 2012, pp.1-11

DOI: 10.1016/j.scient.2012.11.007

Google Scholar