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    A Numerical Modelling and Optimization Approach on Sandstone Acidizing at Elevated Temperature for Well Stimulation

    Leong VH 2018 5 years.pdf (6.249Mb)
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    Authors
    Leong, Van Hong
    Date
    2018
    Supervisor
    Hisham Ben Mahmud
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    PhD
    
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    Faculty
    Science and Engineering
    School
    Petroleum Engineering
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/73573
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    Abstract

    This thesis aims to develop a core-scale mechanistic model for sandstone acidizing using computational fluid dynamics method. A preliminary screening of different acid is carried out comprehensively through literature survey. The numerical modelling study has explored the potential of fluoroboric acid to be used at elevated temperature condition. The optimization study conducted using response surface methodology has proven the significance of formation temperature, acid concentration and acid injection rate on the sandstone acid stimulation performance.

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