화학공학소재연구정보센터
Journal of Petroleum Technology, Vol.54, No.8, 44-44, 2002
High-resolution surface gravity survey to monitor gas cap water injection
A 4D surface gravity surveillance of a waterflood has been implemented at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. This monitoring technique is essential in the surveillance of the gas cap waterflood project. Modeling studies indicate that density changes associated with water replacing gas can be detected readily by use of high-resolution surface gravity measurements. Modeling of the gravity data determines the mass distribution, mass balance, and flood-front location.