Scientists offer software solutions for enhanced oil recovery
The Department of Oil, Gas and Carbon Materials Technology of the Institute of Geology and Oil and Gas Technologies presented unique digital software products aimed at in-depth study and modeling of wave processes affecting the viscosity and permeability of oil reservoirs.
The software solutions developed at Kazan Federal University have significant potential for implementation in the industry. According to the developers, the software products not only bring specialists closer to the most accurate forecasts of the effectiveness of wave treatment on oil reservoirs, but also optimize field development processes, which contributes to cost reduction and risk minimization. Implementation of these solutions can become an important step towards more sustainable and environmentally efficient oil production.
Two certificates of state registration of computer programs, two patents, two teaching aids and 32 scientific articles, including papers in Russian journals, Scopus and Web of Science journals have been published.
The developed software products are based on the integration of advanced mathematical models and experimental data collected during laboratory and computer studies. These solutions provide the possibility of multivariate modeling and analysis of reservoir behavior under the influence of waves, which allows to determine the optimal parameters of wave action to increase oil recovery and improve efficiency.
PhD student Alfayaad Assim, the developer of the kits, noted the significance of the solution for future research: “Our programs provide unique opportunities for a deep understanding of wave processes and their impact on the physical properties of oil reservoirs. This creates prerequisites for new research and further development of enhanced oil recovery technologies.”
The tool developed under the guidance of Associate Professor Ruslan Kemalov provides an opportunity to model wave processes at the micro level, which allows to obtain a deep understanding of the mechanisms of interaction of waves with the porous structure of the reservoir.
Ruslan Kemalov emphasized the importance of integrating accurate calculations with real data, “Our developments do not just model wave processes, but also allow us to deeply analyze changes in the physical parameters of reservoirs. This opens up new horizons for improving the efficiency of oil production and development of hard-to-recover reserves.”
Professor Alim Kemalov, Chair of the Department of Oil, Gas and Carbon Materials Technology, noted the importance of innovative solutions for the oil industry, “The software products developed at our department are revolutionary tools for deep analysis of wave interactions. Their application allows not only to model complex physical processes, but also to significantly improve field development management, especially in complex geological conditions.”
