ReviewUltrasonics sonochemistry2024
Recent advances of ultrasound applications in the oil and gas industry.
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- A synergistic demulsification method based on electric-field polarization and ultrasonic cavitation/mechanical effects: Theory and experiment.Ultrasonics sonochemistry · 2026Article
- Advancements in Ultrasound Gel Pad Technologies: Enhancing Diagnostic Precision, Procedural Efficiency, and Therapeutic Applications.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- The Role of Nonconventional Technologies in the Extraction Enhancement and Technofunctionality of Alternative Proteins from Sustainable Sources.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Spatial regulation of hydrogel polymerization reaction using ultrasound-driven streaming vortex.Ultrasonics sonochemistry · 2024Article
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Abstract
In the last two decades, ultrasound (US) technologies research has increasingly earned attention for applications in the oil and gas industry. Numerous laboratory and field research have proven ultrasonics as an efficient, sustainable and cost-effective technology for improving well productivity. This paper pursues the elaboration of a comprehensive review of the most recent research related to ultrasonic technologies for applications in the oil and gas industry. Statistical analysis of different functional categories and classification of the research publications were performed. Considering the research reviewed, there is a huge gap between numerical and field studies in comparison with the numerous laboratory studies, deeming it necessary to increase efforts on developing mathematical and numerical models and field-testing cases of the ultrasonic effect. A comprehensive review of the ultrasonic waves' mechanisms of action for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and emulsification/demulsification was conducted. Despite the lack of consensus regarding the mechanisms, cavitation and thermal effects on wellbore fluid and formation rock have been widely accepted as two of the most influencing mechanisms. A compilation of the state-of-the-art research of numerical, laboratory and field studies in the last two decades was assembled. Most authors agreed that ultrasonics is a highly efficient method for EOR and emulsion treatment if the optimal conditions are identified and achieved. The development of screening criteria for the application of ultrasonic waves was recommended, as this technique and the same parameters should not be utilized for all reservoir types. Treatment with ultrasound waves has shown improvement of oil recovery efficiency rates of over 90% and viscosity reduction values over 80%. The most efficient results were observed when in combination with another conventional EOR method, where ultrasound boosts recovery efficiency. Potential new applications related to rock mechanics and additional research topics were also recommended.
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