Browsing Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering (TN-IEP) by Title
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Effect of fluid viscosity, lubricity, and fiber on bridging performance of quartz particle.
(Master thesis, 2023)This master's thesis delves into the investigation of the influential factors that affect the lost circulation material’s bridging performance at a fracture gate. The study begins by examining the quartz particles bridging ... -
Effect of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on the Properties of Water-Based Drilling Fluids
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-12)In recent years, several studies have indicated the impact of nanoparticles (NPs) on various properties (such as viscosity and fluid loss) of conventional drilling fluids. Our previous study with commercial iron oxide NPs ... -
The Effect of Lost Circulation Material on Herschel-Bulkley Parameters
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)To hinder loss of drilling fluids into downhole formations while drilling geothermal, CO2 injection or petroleum wells, Lost Circulation Material (LCM) is added to the drilling fluids. These materials consist of many ... -
Effect of MWCNT on Duovis biopolymer based laboratory drilling: Experimental and Simulation studies
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)In recent years, nanotechnology have shown an improving performance on the properties of drilling fluid, enhanced oil recovery and in cement. The technology is proven in several other industries. However, the research ... -
Effect of nano-SiO2, nano-Al2O3, MWCNT and FA on properties of Portland G-class cement
(Master thesis, 2021)Cement is an important element in oil and gas wells, as it provides structural integrity and acts a barrier to prevent unwanted leakages in the well. According to NORSOK D-010 standard, properties of cement are required ... -
Effect of nanoparticles and elastomers on the mechanical and elastic properties of G-class Portland cement: Experimental and Modelling studies.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06)Properly designed well structure in terms of load carrying capacity and appropriate materials used maintain the sustainability and the long-term structural integrity of the well. An important barrier for oil and gas wells ... -
Effect of Organic Retarders on Fluid-State and Strength Development of Rock-Based Geopolymer
(Chapter, 2023)Granite waste is rich in aluminum and silicate has the potential of turning to geopolymer material after mixing with an alkali solution. One of the challenges in developing a geopolymer is to select a suitable retarder to ... -
The effect of PVA microfiber reinforcement on the mechanical and rheological behavior of class G oil well cement pastes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)During the life cycle of an oil well, the annular cement sheath will be exposed to load combinations that can result in failure. To enhance the structural integrity and ductility of the cement paste, and to improve the ... -
Effect of salinity on silica nanoparticle adsorption kinetics and mechanisms for fluid/rock interaction with calcite
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-02)This study addresses the kinetics of silica nanoparticle adsorption on calcite from a solution at three salinities: deionized water (DIW), synthetic seawater (SSW), and low salinity water (LSW). The nanoparticle adsorption ... -
Effect of Salts on Interfacial Tension and CO2 Mass Transfer in Carbonated Water Injection
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-02)Carbonated water injection (CWI) is a promising enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and CO2 sequestration method, which overcomes the problems associated with CO2 EOR. CO2 mass transfer and interfacial tension (IFT) are important ... -
Effect of Saw dust on the Bentonite and KCL based drilling fluids: Experimental and Simulation studies.
(Master thesis, 2023)Designing drilling fluids properly plays an extremely important role in effective and reliable drilling operations. Oil Based Muds (OBM) are significantly used for drilling operations as they provide better lubrication, ... -
Effect of scaling and mixing procedure on cement slurry and hardened cement
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Effect of Silica nanoparticles on fluid/rock interactions during low salinity water flooding of chalk reservoirs
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-07)Abstract: The main objective of this work is to address the adsorption of Silica nanoparticles (NPs) dispersed in different brines on chalk surfaces and their effect on fluid/rock interaction. Isothermal static and dynamic ... -
The effect of temperature on CO2 injectivity in sandstone reservoirs
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) is a pragmatic technology that could reduce anthropogenic CO2 and halt climate change. CO2 injectivity is affected by several physicochemical interactions around the injection ... -
Effect of Zn2+ and K+ as Retarding Agents on Rock-Based Geopolymers for Downhole Cementing Operations
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Geopolymer material has a potential to function alongside Portland Cement as an efficient cementitious material for well cementing and plug and abandonment applications. Geopolymer material requires retarding agents to be ... -
Effect on cycle life with different pre-lithiation depths of silicon anode in Si/LFP full cell
(Master thesis, 2023)This study examines the impact of various pre-lithiation conditions on the cycling performance of a Silicon (Si) anode in Li-ion batteries (LIBs). A commercially available Si active material was utilized, and CR2032-type ... -
Effects of confinement pressure on the mechanical behavior of an oil well cement paste
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11)Oil well cement paste is a key structural component in wells that should provide mechanical support to the casing and prevent uncontrolled flow of formation fluids along the wellbore and to the environment. Since the annular ... -
Effects of Nanoparticles (Al2O3 and TiO2), Fibers and Fly Ash on Cementitious and Non-cementitious Materials at Room Temperature and 80°C Curing Temperature: Experimental and Empirical Modelling Studies
(Master thesis, 2022)Cement constitutes undoubtedly one of the most important well barrier elements, in terms of maintaining well integrity by preventing undesired flow of reservoir fluid into the wellbore. NORSOK D-010 standard dictates that ... -
Effects of polymer adsorption on the effective viscosity in microchannel flows: phenomenological slip layer model from molecular simulations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10)Molecular simulations (Dissipative Particle Dynamics - DPD) were used to quantify the effect of polymer adsorption on the effective shear viscosity of a semi-dilute polymer solution in microchannel Poseuille flow. It is ... -
Effects of Potential Determining Ions and pH on the Wettability of Intermediate Wet Outcrop Limestone
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-13)The intent of this study is to determine if the wettability of slightly oil wet limestone can be shifted toward water wet using “Smart Water”. The theory of “Smart Water” in carbonates proposes that increasing the composition ...