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chemical flooding

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Chemical flooding is an enhanced oil recovery method involving the injection of chemical solutions into a subsurface reservoir to alter reservoir rock and fluid properties, thereby improving the displacement and recovery of crude oil. This technique investigates the complex interactions between injected chemicals, reservoir fluids, and porous rock matrices to mobilize trapped oil, representing a significant area of research in petroleum engineering focused on maximizing hydrocarbon extraction efficiency.

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University of Stavanger

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Missouri University of Science and Technology

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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

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The University of Texas at Austin

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University of Calgary