From Innovative Microfluidic Evaluations to Field Applications of Alkali-Polymer EOR

Autor: Eugen Hoffmann

ISBN: 978-3-95900-990-4

Dissertation, Technische Universität Clausthal, 2024

Band-Nr.: TEWISS 02/2024

Umfang: 220 Seiten

Schlagworte: Chemische Ölförderung, Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery, cEOR

Kurzfassung: This dissertation presents key contributions to understanding alkalipolymer (AP) applications in the Austrian Matzen field and a Romanian field operated by OMV, with a focus on integrating microfluidics technology in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). The research demonstrates how microfluidics optimizes laboratory procedures, improves efficiency, and reduces operational costs. This work advances microfluidics technology on the Technology Readiness Level scale, offering a framework for future EOR research. The study highlights the scalability of microfluidics in reducing costs, accelerating EOR screening, and minimizing conventional lab investigations through quick, insightful micromodel experiments.