SIMPLE PROCEDURE FOR CALCULATING SHEAR RATE IN THE RESERVOIR

AKPOTURI P.E

Department of Petroleum Engineering

Delta State University, Abcraka, Oleh Campus

Email: petersakpoturi1212@gmail.com

ABSTRACT: In an enhanced oil recovery process (EOR), the sweep efficiency is dependent on the mobility ratio. It is desirable to have a displacing fluid with a lower mobility than the displaced fluid for higher recovery efficiency. In an EOR process utilizing polymers, the shear rate in the reservoir is required for determination of the mobility ratio. This paper presents a formula for estimating the shear rate in the reservoir.