Understanding the controls of fines migration in sandstones.
Lead Research Organisation:
Durham University
Department Name: Earth Sciences
Abstract
To maintain production of oil from sandstone reservoirs tertiary, or enhanced, oil recovery methods are employed. One method of enhanced oil recovery involves flushing with desalinated seawater. A number of mechanisms have been proposed for how low salinity enhanced oil recovery may occur, one of which, fines migration, is studied in detail in this project. Fines migration involves the mobilisation of small particles of minerals such as clay minerals during low salinity flooding, which act to both transport the adsorbed oil and to also change the reservoir sweep. Working with partners at BP we will work to understand factors that mobilise clay mineral fines, how they move once mobilised and how fine clay minerals are either transported through the sandstone, or become fixed again.
Organisations
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE/W502972/1 | 01/04/2021 | 31/03/2022 | |||
| 1771076 | Studentship | NE/W502972/1 | 01/10/2016 | 15/10/2021 | Catriona Sellick |
| Description | 3D Printing talk to Explore group |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Invited talk at Explore for Lifelong Learning in Newcastle, which gave audience a chance to learn about 3D printing and see a live demonstration. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | 3D Printing talk to NEIMME Younger Members group |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Invited evening talk to North East Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers Younger Members group in Newcastle on 3D printing. Talk sparked discussion among members as to how 3D printing might benefit them, and led to an invitation to give the talk in 2020 to the full North East Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers meeting, and an opportunity for the university to engage in further outreach with schools in the north east area in 2022. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://mininginstitute.org.uk/younger-members/ |
| Description | Presentation at NEPIC University Showcase |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | A member of my research group was invited to give a short presentation at the NEPIC University Showcase. This sparked a number of discussions and generated a potential for collaboration between my research group and another local university. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.nepic.co.uk/event/nepic-university-technology-showcase-event/ |