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Maximizing volumetric sweep efficiency in waterfloods with hydrocarbon F–Φ curves

Izgec et al., 2011

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1504081280333561664
Author
Izgec O
Sayarpour M
Shook G
Publication year
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Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

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Waterflooding is by far the most commonly used method to improve oil recovery. Success of a waterflood depends on its ability to sweep mobile oil efficiently. Incorrect or insufficient design may lead to increases in cost associated with water cycling and poor sweep. Most …
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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