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Hydra-Cell® Pumps in Water Management Applications - Polymer Injection

 
 
 

Three years on: Hydra-Cell® pumps save 21,000 tonnes of polymer and $1/4 million in maintenance

Three years on: Hydra-Cell® pumps save 21,000 tonnes of polymer and $1/4 million in maintenance

Alkali-Surfactant-Polymer (ASP) Injection for EOR

Injection of Alkali-Surfactant-Polymer (ASP) solution is carried out by 14 injection wells through two injection manifolds installed within the plant. Each injection manifold has 7 injection lines. Each injection line is provided with individual reciprocating pumps for injection.

The only maintenance required in three years has been the recommended oil changes.

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Process Challenges

  • Stability of the injected polymer viscosity, matching the reservoir oil viscosity for maximum pressurising and “pushing” effect
  • Keep polymer usage costs to a minimum - minimising shear degradation and zero leakage of polymer
  • To keep the polymer solution free from oxygen to stop polymer degradation
  • Capability to vary volume of injected polymer over a wide range of values as well conditions change

Hydra-Cell® Pump Advantages

Unique Valve Design

  • Proven very low shear pumping action minimising polymer shear and optimising polymer usage

No Seals. No Packing.

  • Polymer is 100% contained, no waste due to leakage and keeping polymer free from oxygen to stop degradation
  • Hydra-Cell® pump can be run from 0 to maximum rpm achieving a very wide flow rate range