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Polymer Flooding Mobility Ratio (M) & Volumetric Sweep Efficiency Calculator

Easily calculate and compute polymer flooding mobility ratio (m) & volumetric sweep efficiency calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Calculated Result
0.47 M

End-Point Mobility Ratio (M)

End-Point Mobility Ratio (M)

0.47 M

Polymer Mobility Ratio M

0.46588235294117647

Unpolymerized Water Mobility Ratio

14.558823529411764

Areal Sweep Efficiency Percent

79.81197606011332

Mobility Improvement Factor

31.25

0.47 — M

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaEvaluates the mobility control ratio (M) and areal sweep efficiency (EA %) achieved by adding synthetic hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) polymers to waterflooding injection streams.M = \frac{k_{rw}^0 \mu_o}{k_{ro}^0 \mu_{\text{poly}}}, \quad E_A \approx \frac{1}{1 + 0.4 M^{0.6}}

Polymer Flooding Mobility Ratio Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.00.30.50.81.0End-Point Mobility Ratio (M)

What Is the Polymer Flooding Mobility Ratio (M) & Volumetric Sweep Efficiency Calculator?

The Polymer Flooding Mobility Ratio (M) & Volumetric Sweep Efficiency Calculator computes results using established domain formulas, verified conversion factors, and user-entered parameters.

How Does the Polymer Flooding Mobility Ratio (M) & Volumetric Sweep Efficiency Calculator Work?

Evaluates the mobility control ratio (M) and areal sweep efficiency (EA %) achieved by adding synthetic hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) polymers to waterflooding injection streams.

Polymer Flooding Mobility Ratio (M) & Volumetric Sweep Efficiency Calculator Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

M=krw0μokro0μpoly,EA≈11+0.4M0.6M = \frac{k_{rw}^0 \mu_o}{k_{ro}^0 \mu_{\text{poly}}}, \quad E_A \approx \frac{1}{1 + 0.4 M^{0.6}}

Evaluates the mobility control ratio (M) and areal sweep efficiency (EA %) achieved by adding synthetic hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) polymers to waterflooding injection streams.

How to Use the Polymer Flooding Mobility Ratio (M) & Volumetric Sweep Efficiency Calculator

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Polymer Flooding Mobility Ratio (M) & Volumetric Sweep Efficiency Calculator Example

Input Values:

oilViscosityCp:45
polymerSolutionViscosityCp:25
endpointWaterRelativePerm:0.22
endpointOilRelativePerm:0.85
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required M.

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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