NANOFLUIDS FOR OIL RECOVERY FROM TIGHT LIGHT OIL RESERVOIRS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE.

摘要

Novel nanoparticle catalysts comprising alumina nanoparticles doped with silicon, nanofluids containing the nanoparticle catalysts, processes for their preparation, as well as methods of their use in treating light tight oil wells having fractures and the oils produced by the wells post are disclosed. The novel nanocatalysts are useful, inter alia, improving well production, extending the time between fracturings, reducing well treatment costs associated with improving well production and or reducing equipment down time.