This review presents our perspective on the factors that have brought polymer flooding to its
current state. Insights are provided on why HPAM is the dominant polymer used as well as …

Abstract Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques play a crucial role in maximizing
hydrocarbon production from mature oil reservoirs. This review paper provides a …

The efficiency of a polymer flood depends on polymer transport and retention. Most studies
on polymer transport in the literature have been focused on high-permeability sandstones. A …

High-molecular-weight (MW) polymer solutions with significant viscoelasticity have been
reported to positively influence residual oil saturation (Sor) reduction at high pressure …

This study aims to investigate the mechanisms underlying enhanced oil recovery (EOR)
through chemical injection and explore the key parameters influencing these mechanisms in …

New and improved physical property models have been added to the UTCHEM reservoir
simulator to accommodate a broader range of polymer flooding applications and to improve …

Oil-wetness and heterogeneity are two key reasons for low oil recovery by waterflooding in
carbonate reservoirs. Surfactants have been effective in altering the oil-wet matrix to a more …

Polymer solution injection has emerged as a promising method for the remediation of NAPL
(non-aqueous phase liquids)-contaminated aquifers. This technique enhances recovery …

Elucidating the microscale geological control mechanism of gas transport in coalbed
methane (CBM) reservoirs is the basis for efficient development of CBM reservoirs. At …

Polymer injection, a popular method enhancing oil recovery operations, has been widely
studied using various approaches. However, there is room for improvement as there is the …