https://doi.org/10.36719/2663-4619/112/175-179
Azer Ahmadov
Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
Master student
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4100-393X
azerehmedov2002@gmail.com
Application of Nanotechnology in the Oil Industry and the Innovative
Role of Nanofluids in Oil Extraction
Abstract
The application of nanotechnology in the oil and gas industry, particularly in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) processes, holds significant scientific and technological importance. Nanoparticle-based nanofluids offer an innovative approach in this field by modifying rock wettability, improving the rheological properties of fluids, and enhancing oil recovery efficiency. Within the scope of this research, factors ensuring the stable dispersion of nanoparticles, the role of surface potential, and the impact of aggregation processes have been investigated. Observations indicate that the stability of nanofluids depends on their chemical composition, the physicochemical properties of the environment, and the control of dispersion processes. Additionally, ensuring nanofluid durability and optimizing dispersion properties under extreme reservoir conditions, including high salinity, temperature, and pressure, has been identified as a key research direction. The findings demonstrate that for the effective application of nanofluids in oil extraction, their stable dispersion and environmental adaptability must be ensured. Research in this field presents significant prospects for the broader industrial application of nanofluids and their enhanced durability in oil extraction processes.
Keywords: nanotechnology, nanofluid, polymer interaction, enhanced oil recovery techniques, zeta potential