Displacement Theory Part 1: Capillary Number and Wettability

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What does Capillary number (Nc) represent in the context of displacement theory?

  • Ratio of interfacial tension to viscosity
  • Ratio of viscous forces to capillary forces (correct)
  • Ratio of velocity to interfacial tension
  • Ratio of pressure gradient to interfacial tension

How can Sor (residual oil saturation) in a reservoir be reduced according to the text?

  • Using surfactants to lower interfacial tension (correct)
  • Decreasing viscosity of the displacing fluid
  • Increasing interfacial tension with miscible gas injection
  • Reducing pressure gradient with viscous polymer injection

What do viscous forces in the context of displacement theory arise from?

  • Pressure drop per unit length
  • External friction with capillary forces
  • Interfacial tension with solid surfaces
  • Internal friction among moving fluid molecules (correct)

What does the wettability of a surface affect according to the text?

<p>Relative permeability curves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range of Capillary Number (Nc) for waterflooding as per the text?

<p>$10^{-7}$ to $10^{-6}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can Displacement Efficiency (ED) be calculated using the information from Relative Permeability functions?

<p>By comparing relative permeability curves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What methods can be used to overcome strong capillary pressure in a reservoir according to the text?

<p>$\text{Surfactants, miscible gas injection, and/or very high pressure gradient by viscous polymer}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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