Simulation of ^U-Champ^ Biosurfactant Concentration and Soaking Time on Core Flooding to obtain the Optimum Scenario
Harry Budiharjo Sulistyarso, Diyah Rosiani, Joko Pamungkas, Sayoga Heru P, Indah Widiyaningsih, Farizah Istifatkhul Nadhifa, Aici Ichtiarizak Machrifah

UPN Veteran Yogyakarta and Politeknik Energi dan Mineral Akamigas Cepu

Abstract

A coreflooding experiment was conducted in the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) laboratory, where the biosurfactant ^U-Champ^ was injected into the synthetic core. The experiment demonstrated that it yielded a higher oil recovery compared to waterflooding. Regrettably, the experiment employed a sole concentration of biosurfactant. In order to determine the most favorable conditions for the ^U-Champ^ biosurfactant, a simulation experiment was conducted using commercially available software. Three scenarios have been developed to forecast the effectiveness of u-champ biosurfactant injection. The initial simulation emphasizes concentration, whereas the subsequent scenarios prioritize soaking time. The study found that the optimal outcome yielded an oil recovery rate of 87.46% by utilizing a 6% concentration of u-champ biosurfactant and soaking the solution for 1 hour, 8 hours, and 10 hours. This experiment yielded superior results compared to a laboratory experiment including a 7.5% concentration of u-champ biosurfactant. The experiment involved soaking the mixture for 1 hour, 24 hours, and 48 hours, resulting in an oil recovery rate of 81.58%.

Keywords: Biosurfactant, soaking time, optimum scenario, Recovery Factor

Topic: Engineering