Nanotechnology for CO2 Utilization in Oilfield Applications

1st Edition - June 15, 2022
Authors: Tushar Sharma, Krishna Raghav Chaturvedi, Japan Trivedi
Language: English
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Nanotechnology for CO2 Utilization in Oilfield Applications delivers a critical reference for petroleum and reservoir engineers to learn the latest advancements of combining the use of CO2 and nanofluids to lower carbon footprint. Starting with the existing chemical and physical methods employed for synthesizing nanofluids, the reference moves into the scalability and fabrication techniques given for all the various nanofluids currently used in oilfield applications. This is followed by various, relevant characterization techniques. Advancing on, the reference covers nanofluids used in drilling, cementing, and EOR fluids, including their challenges and implementation problems associated with the use of nanofluids.

Finally, the authors discuss the combined application of CO2 and nanofluids, listing challenges and benefits of CO2, such as carbonation capacity of nanofluids via rheological analysis for better CO2 utilization. Supported by visual world maps on CCS sites and case studies across the industry, this book gives today’s engineers a much-needed tool to lower emissions.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Chapter 1: Introduction
Abstract
1.1: Background
1.2: Challenges with CO2 injection and utilization in oilfield applications
1.3: Why current alternatives do not work?
1.4: What the book aims to achieve?
1.5: Scope of the book
References
Further reading
Chapter 2: Synthesis and characterization of nanofluids for oilfield applications
Abstract
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Synthesis of nanofluids
2.3: Various types of nanofluids
2.4: Nanofluid imaging methods
2.5: Characterization of nanofluids
2.6: Improving stability of nanofluids
References
Chapter 3: Rheological characterization of nanofluids
Abstract
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Rheological behavior of nanofluids
3.3: Factors affecting the rheology of nanofluids
3.4: Experimental determination of rheological characteristics of nanofluids
3.5: Mathematical models to predict the rheology of nanofluid
3.6: Importance of nanofluid rheology in oilfield applications
3.7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Why CO2 for oilfield applications?
Abstract
4.1: CO2 and industrial development
4.2: CO2 as a greenhouse gas
4.3: Sources of CO2
4.4: CO2 capture and storage
4.5: Future climate goals
4.6: Role of oil and gas industry in meeting climate targets
References
Chapter 5: Carbonated nanofluids for EOR and improved carbon storage
Abstract
5.1: Carbonation: Principles and introduction
5.2: CO2 solubility: Molality and Henry’s law
5.3: Absorption kinetics in nanofluids
5.4: Physisorption and chemisorption
5.5: Oilfield applications of carbonated nanofluids: EOR
5.6: Carbon storage potential and future research in carbonated nanofluids
References
Chapter 6: CO2 EOR and injection process: Role of nanomaterials
Abstract
6.1: Introduction
6.2: Sources of CO2
6.3: Types and methods of CO2-EOR
6.4: Nanomaterials in CO2 EOR
References
Further reading
Chapter 7: Mass transfer by molecular diffusion
Abstract
7.1: Diffusion in bulk fluids and porous media
7.2: Fick’s law of diffusion for binary mixtures
7.3: Molecular diffusion of gases into liquid phases
7.4: The role of CO2 molecular diffusion in oil reservoirs
7.5: Determination of gas diffusion coefficient
7.6: Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Corrosion mitigation in oil reservoirs during CO2 injection using nanomaterials
Abstract
8.1: Introduction
8.2: Methods of preparation
8.3: Corrosion inhibition and mechanisms
8.4: The role of CO2 in promoting corrosion in multiphase flow environment
8.5: Prospects
8.6: Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 9: Formation damage in oil reservoirs during CO2 injection
Abstract
9.1: Introduction
9.2: Challenges during CO2 flooding
9.3: CO2 rock water interaction: How do nanomaterials alter the equation?
9.4: Reservoir screening for CO2-EOR to avoid formation damage
9.5: Special considerations for nanofluid injection
9.6: Composite nanomaterial in EOR
9.7: Challenges and opportunities for future research
9.8: Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Current advances, challenges, and prospects of CO2 capture, storage, and utilization
Abstract
10.1: Introduction
10.2: Carbon storage and trapping mechanisms
10.3: CO2 transport mechanisms and models representing geosequestration process
10.4: Biological CO2 Ultilization: Status, prospects and challenges
10.5: Photosynthetic CO2 conversion
10.6: Nano technology for carbon geosequestration and related applications
10.7: CO2 geosequestration challenges and future prospects
References
Chapter 11: Governing mechanism of nanofluids for CO2 EOR
Abstract
11.1: Fundamentals of EOR
11.2: CO2 flooding and the associated recovery mechanism
11.3: Limitation associated with CO2
11.4: CO2 EOR for sequestration
11.5: Special features of Nano particle
11.6: Nano-particle applications
11.7: Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 12: Retention of nanoparticles in porous media: Implications for fluid flow
Abstract
12.1: Introduction to nanoparticle retention
12.2: Mechanisms and principles of NP retention
12.3: Implications for fluid flow
12.4: Role of SEM/AFM/EDX imaging
12.5: Challenges in understanding NP fluid flow and retention
12.6: Recent and suggested advances in NP fluid flow
References
Chapter 13: CO2 foams for enhanced oil recovery
Abstract
13.1: Introduction to CO2 foam
13.2: Foam stability
13.3: CO2 foam for EOR
13.4: Mechanisms of improving oil recovery by CO2 foam
13.5: Key parameters influencing CO2 foam flooding
13.6: Nanoparticle stabilized CO2 foams
13.7: Colloid gas aphrons
13.8: Hybrid foam flooding
13.9: Conclusions
References
Chapter 14: Solid CO2 storage by hydrate-based geo sequestration
Abstract
14.1: Introduction
14.2: Hydrate-based CO2 capture, storage, and geo-sequestration technologies
14.3: Application of nanoparticles for CO2 hydrate promotion
14.4: Conclusions and future directions
References
Chapter 15: Case studies of CO2-EOR
Abstract
15.1: CO2 Injection in laboratory and on field scale
15.2: Carbonated water injection in laboratory and on field scale
References
Further reading
Chapter 16: Conclusion and future research direction
Abstract
16.1: Closing remarks
16.2: Viability of nanotechnology in improving carbon utilization
16.3: How does this book help?
Index

Tushar Sharma

Dr. Tushar Sharma is currently working as an Associate Professor at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais, India. He is also the Head & Lead Instructor at Enhanced Oil Recovery Laboratory at RGIPT. His main areas of research include Enhanced Oil Recovery, Nanofluids, Emulsions, and Rheology and has expertise in the handling of Rheometers, Core-flooding equipment, and surface tensiometers. Dr. Sharma received his doctoral degree from IIT Madras for his work on Pickering emulsions and their application in EOR. He has authored over 55 papers in leading international journals. Dr. Sharma has also conducted training seminars for engineers from multiple oil and gas corporations. Beyond his immediate area of expertise, Dr. Sharma is also the faculty coordinator of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) student chapter of RGIPT.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais, India

Krishna Raghav Chaturvedi

Krishna Raghav Chaturvedi is a Senior Research Fellow at the Enhanced Oil Recovery, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun and RGIPT, respectively. His research focuses on the synthesis of novel single-step silica nanofluids for improved CO2 flow behavior and reduced formation damage. Primarily, this work focuses on the development of new nanomaterials for improving the efficacy of CO2-based EOR in depleted oil fields and involves the use of core-flooding equipment, HR-TEM, SEM/EDX and high-pressure reactors for CO2-absorption studies. Mr. Chaturvedi has currently published 8 papers in internationally recognized journals. Previously, he worked as a real-time drill log analyst for oil rigs in the US shale patches in Midland and Oklahoma.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Research Fellow, Enhanced Oil Recovery Laboratory, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais, India

Japan Trivedi

Dr. Japan J. Trivedi is Professor with the Faculty of Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Alberta, Canada. He conducts research in various areas of oilfield technology. His primary areas of research are chemical and CO2-EOR for conventional and unconventional reservoirs, coal gasification, reservoir simulation etc. He heads a multi-cultural diverse research group at UofA and teaches EOR/Research simulation to Undergraduate and Graduate students. He also serves on the Editorial board of several prestigious journals like the Journal of Petroleum Science & Engineering.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Faculty of Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Alberta, Canada