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the extraction of oil from porous reservoirs
http://www.maths.gla.ac.uk/research/groups/fluids-mhd/[/QUOTE] [Broken]
i can figure how it is done would anyone help me?
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the extraction of oil from porous reservoirs
http://www.maths.gla.ac.uk/research/groups/fluids-mhd/[/QUOTE] [Broken]
i can figure how it is done would anyone help me?
Oil is extracted from porous reservoirs through a process called primary recovery, which involves using natural pressure in the reservoir to push the oil towards the surface. This can be achieved through drilling a well into the reservoir and allowing the oil to flow upwards.
Secondary recovery is a method used to extract additional oil from a reservoir after primary recovery. This process involves injecting water, gas, or chemicals into the reservoir to increase the pressure and push more oil to the surface.
Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) is a technique used to extract even more oil from a reservoir after primary and secondary recovery methods have been exhausted. This can involve thermal methods (such as steam injection) or chemical methods (such as polymer flooding) to improve the flow of oil through the reservoir and increase production.
During the extraction process, oil is often mixed with water and gas in the reservoir. To separate these components, various techniques can be used such as mechanical separation, chemical treatment, or the use of specialized equipment like separators and filters.
The extraction of oil from porous reservoirs can have significant environmental impacts, including air and water pollution, habitat destruction, and contribution to climate change. These impacts can be mitigated through proper regulations, monitoring, and the use of advanced technologies to reduce emissions and improve efficiency.