Self-Diverting Nanofluid In-Situ Gelled Acid for Matrix Acidizing Applications in Carbonate Formations

Author

Javier Alejandro Perez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

5-2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Mechanical Engineering

First Advisor

Dr. Maysam Pournik

Second Advisor

Dr. Karen Lozano

Third Advisor

Dr. Horacio Vasquez

Abstract

The main purpose of this project is to develop a nanofluid system that would help to divert the injected acid from the main flow regime into a relatively lower permeability zone and being able to dissolve the rock significantly. The system is meant to successfully create acidic gel in-situ after injecting the fluid in solution. It is expected that by altering either pH, temperature or amount of reactants, the viscosity of the fluid can be controlled so that the gel can be broken at a desired time.

Comments

Copyright 2022 Javier Alejandro Perez. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Perez, Javier Alejandro, "Self-Diverting Nanofluid In-Situ Gelled Acid for Matrix Acidizing Applications in Carbonate Formations" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 937.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/937