An Experimental investigation of using functionalized Alumina nanoparticle for Enhanced Oil Recovery

Exploiting nanofluids is a novel choice as injection fluid in the oil reservoirs for enhancing oil recovery. In this study a specific functionalized nanoparticle was prepared and a series of nanofluid with different concentrations of nanoparticle was flooded in a glass micromodel at same conditions. Characteristic of nanoparticle and nanofluids was evaluated. The functionalized nanoparticle size is estimated between 50 to 150 nm and its morphology is as joined Nanosheets. Examination illustrated that increasing concentration of functionalized nanoparticle caused improving oil recovery.

Keywords:

Enhanced Oil Recovery , functionalized Nanoparticles , Micro-model test