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The Utilization of Ultrasound for Improving Oil Recovery and Formation Damage Remediation in Petroleum Reservoirs: Review of Most Recent Researches

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  • Ephraim Otumudia

    (School of Engineering, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, UK)

  • Hossein Hamidi

    (School of Engineering, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, UK)

  • Prashant Jadhawar

    (School of Engineering, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, UK)

  • Kejian Wu

    (School of Engineering, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, UK)

Abstract

The ultrasound method is a low-cost, environmentally safe technology that may be utilized in the petroleum industry to boost oil recovery from the underground reservoir via enhanced oil recovery or well stimulation campaigns. The method uses a downhole instrument to propagate waves into the formation, enhancing oil recovery and/or removing formation damage around the wellbore that has caused oil flow constraints. Ultrasonic technology has piqued the interest of the petroleum industry, and as a result, research efforts are ongoing to fill up the gaps in its application. This paper discusses the most recent research on the investigation of ultrasound’s applicability in underground petroleum reservoirs for improved oil recovery and formation damage remediation. New study areas and scopes were identified, and future investigations were proposed.

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  • Ephraim Otumudia & Hossein Hamidi & Prashant Jadhawar & Kejian Wu, 2022. "The Utilization of Ultrasound for Improving Oil Recovery and Formation Damage Remediation in Petroleum Reservoirs: Review of Most Recent Researches," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(13), pages 1-20, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2022:i:13:p:4906-:d:855879
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    2. Pål Østebø Andersen & Ketil Djurhuus & Reza Askarinezhad & Jonas S. Solbakken, 2022. "Management of High-Water-Cut and Mature Petroleum Reservoirs," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(22), pages 1-4, November.

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