Scientists from Skoltech, MIPT, AIRI and Moscow State University presented an innovative method for modeling the interaction of oil and rocks. The new 15-component model makes it possible to more accurately describe processes in porous media, which opens up prospects for optimizing oil production.
Experts from leading Russian scientific centers have developed a unique method for modeling the interaction of oil and rocks. Unlike traditional one-component models, the new 15-component system takes into account the complex composition of oil, including hydrocarbons, water, salts and other substances. This makes it possible to more accurately describe the processes occurring in porous rocks.
A key achievement was the modeling of the influence of various factors, such as temperature, pressure, salinity and composition of oil, on its wettability. This parameter determines how efficiently oil can move and distribute through the rocks. Scientists have found that asphaltenes and methane, which are often ignored in single-component models, play important roles in these processes.
The simulation results were verified experimentally and showed high accuracy. This confirms that the new technique can be used to optimize hydrocarbon production and filtration strategies.
In the future, researchers plan to create a universal digital oil model, which will allow the introduction of new technologies into the oil industry. This can significantly improve the efficiency of field development and reduce production costs.
Source: geonews.ru
