Bracewell LLP
Multiple function dual core flooding apparatus and methods
A dual core flooding apparatus is disclosed. The dual core flooding apparatus includes at least two core holders each configured to contain a core plug. The dual core flooding apparatus includes a fluids delivery system configured to inject one or more fluids into the core holders and core plugs. The dual core flooding apparatus includes an image capture system, a density and viscosity measurement system, and at least two oil/water separators. The dual core flooding apparatus also includes at least two back pressure regulators configured to maintain a pore pressure in the core plugs and an automated confining pressure system configured to maintain a confining pressure in each core holder. The dual core flooding apparatus further includes a data acquisition system, differential pressure measurement systems, and effluent measurement systems.
Saudi Arabian Oil Company
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Xianmin Almohannad A. Fawaz Sunil Ahmed A.
Zhou Alhashboul Al-Otaibi Kokal Eidan