Measurement of the particle deposition profile in deep-bed filtration during produced water re-injection
Abstract
An on-line linear X-ray apparatus has been used to examine deep bed filtration during water injection in Bentheimer sandstone core samples. Hematite particles suspended in brine were injected at different flow rates and concentrations to investigate the deposition profile. The X-ray attenuation is strongly related to the density; and therefore the amount of deposited material can quantitatively be estimated at any time and distance along the core sample. Deep penetration can be distinguished from external filtercake buildup. Permeability decline as determined by the pressure change and chemical analysis of hematite concentration were used to confirm the X-ray analysis. Copyright 2005, Society of Petroleum Engineers Inc.
Publication Title
SPE Middle East Oil and Gas Show and Conference, MEOS, Proceedings
Recommended Citation
Ali, M., Currie, P., & Salman, M. (2005). Measurement of the particle deposition profile in deep-bed filtration during produced water re-injection. SPE Middle East Oil and Gas Show and Conference, MEOS, Proceedings, 245-253. https://doi.org/10.2523/93056-ms
