Enhanced Oil Recovery (2nd Edition)

Enhanced Oil Recovery (Second Edition) builds on the comprehensive, fundamental mechanisms and mathematical computations from the First Edition, presenting the latest insights into the applications of EOR processes. It covers field-scale thermal recovery techniques such as steam-assisted gravity drainage and cyclic steam stimulation, field-scale polymer flooding including horizontal wells, field-scale miscible-displacement processes such as CO2 miscible flooding, and laboratory-scale chemical flooding for surfactant formulation development and testing. An invaluable tool for petroleum engineering students, the book also serves as an important resource for those practicing oil recovery in the field or engaged in the design and operation of commercial projects involving enhanced or improved oil recovery processes. A prior understanding of basic petrophysics, fluid properties, and material balance is recommended.