Reservoir EngineeringWaterflooding and EOR
Oil Solubilization Factor Formula
Oil Solubilization Factor calculates oil solubilization factor for waterflooding and eor workflows in reservoir engineering.
How engineers use this formula
Use this formula when the listed inputs (C_o, C_s) are known and the assumptions behind the cited waterflooding and eor relationship match the engineering case being checked.
Assumptions
- Input values are representative for the well, reservoir, fluid, or equipment case being evaluated.
- The declared units match the field-unit constants used in the formula.
- The cited formula applies to the selected petroleum engineering workflow.
Limitations
- The calculation does not replace a full engineering model or operating procedure.
- Accuracy depends on the source correlation, assumptions, input quality, and unit consistency.
Common mistakes
- Mixing unit systems without converting the inputs.
- Using default example values as field recommendations.
- Applying the formula outside the source assumptions.
Default example
Using the default inputs, S equals 3 dimensionless.
C_og/cc
0.18
C_sg/cc
0.06
Inputs
C_o
g/ccConcentration of oil in solvent
C_s
g/ccConcentration of solvent in solution
Outputs
S
dimensionless
Oil solubilization factor
C_o
g/cc
Concentration of oil in solvent
C_s
g/cc
Concentration of solvent in solution
Source and review
reviewedEnhanced Oil Recovery, PTE 531 Oil Recovery, Ehrlich, R. (2016)
Ehrlich, R. 2016. Enhanced Oil Recovery, PTE 531 Oil Recovery, University of Southern California Lecture Notes.
Source