Identification, prediction, and understanding of conformance problems are vital in the optimal design of improved and enhanced oil recovery processes. This book brings together the topics of conformance problems and conformance-improvement techniques; correct application of conformance-improvement techniques can lead to greatly improved oil recovery from conventional oil reservoirs.
Preface
Acknowledgement
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : What is Conformance? The Big Picture
Chapter 3 : Conformance : A Huge Potential for Improved Oil Recovery
Chapter 4 : Conformance Problems
Chapter 5 : Excessive Water Production
Chapter 6 : Improving Conformance-A Broad Overview
Chapter 7 : Improving Conformance by Increasing Viscosity
Chapter 8 : Improving Conformance by Reducing Permeability
Chapter 9 : Foams for Conformance Improvement
Chapter 10 : Selected Field-Application Examples of Conformance-Improvement Techniques
Chapter 11 : Conformance During Enhanced Oil recovery
Nomenclature
Abbreviations
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index
