“ EXTRACTION OF PETROLEUM BY LATEST TECHNIQUES “ Presented By :Sahil Chauhan Mechanical 7th Sem 2508501
WHAT IS PETROLEUM? Petroleum is derived from two Greek words ‘Petra’ which means Rock
and ‘Oleum’ which means ‘Oil’. It is also called Crude Oil It’s a natural occurring flammable liquid consisting of a complex
mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights. It occurs in the form of fossil fuels when large quantities of dead
organisms, usually zooplankton and algae, are buried underneath sedimentary rock and undergo intense heat and pressure.
COMPOSITION OF PETROLEUM Composition by Weight of Element Element
Percent range
Carbon
83-87%
Hydrogen
10-14%
Nitrogen
0.1-2%
Oxygen
0.05-1.5%
Sulfur
0.05-6%
Metals
<0.1%
Composition by Weight of Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbon
Average
Range
Paraffins
30%
15-60%
Naphthenes
49%
30-60%
Aromatics
15%
3-30%
Asphaltics
6%
Remainder
EXTRACTION OF PETROLEUM Various steps in Extraction of Petroleum are: Locating the Oil Field
Drilling Oil Extraction and Recovery Primary Recovery Secondary Recovery Tertiary Recovery
LOCATING THE OIL FIELD Geologists use seismic surveys to search for geological
structures that may form oil reservoirs. The "classic" method includes making an underground explosion nearby and observing the seismic response This provides information about the geological structures under the ground. The Latest method being used is the detection of oil through Seismic Survey Vessel.
DRILLING The oil well is created by drilling a hole into the earth A steel pipe (casing) is placed in the hole, to provide
structural integrity to the newly drilled wellbore. Holes are then made in the base of the well to enable oil to into the bore Finally a collection of valves is fitted to the top, the valves regulating pressures and controlling flows.
DRILLING MACHINE
Oil Extraction and Recovery PRIMARY RECOVERY
During the primary recovery stage, reservoir drive
comes from the natural mechanisms. Natural water displaces oil downward into the well. Recovery factor during the primary recovery stage is
typically 5-15%
PRIMARY RECOVERY
SECONDARY RECOVERY After natural reservoir drive diminishes, secondary
recovery methods are applied. External energy is supplied into the reservoir in the form of injecting fluids to increase reservoir pressure. Injecting fluid used can be CO2 or any other low density gas. Recovery factor during the primary recovery stage is about 30%.
SECONDARY RECOVERY
TERTIARY RECOVERY This type of method is used where oil is thicker and
heavier than normal crude oil. Steam is injected into the oil reservoir to increase its mobility and thus reducing viscosity This method is also called Thermally Enhanced Oil Recovery method (TEOR). Recovery Rate is 5-15%
TERTIARY RECOVERY
RECOVERY RATES The amount of oil that is recoverable is determined by 3 major factors: Permeability of the Rocks The Strength of Natural Drives Viscosity of the Oil
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