Numerical Investigation of Oil Production Enhancement using Controlled Salinity and Enzyme Injection Process

Udo W. Udoma, Tinuola Udoh

Abstract: In this work, a simple two-phase flow model based on Buckley Leverette theory was developed and the model was validated using the analytical solution of the equation. The model was then upgraded to implement water flooding operation using a previous work as a case study. Finally, the model was applied to an experimental enhanced oil recovery process that was previously carried out to establish that it can be applied in real life situations. The result from the model showed a good agreement with the result of the experimental work.

Keywords: enhanced oil recovery, modeling, two-phase flow, Buckley Leverette equation