Ion Exchange and Dissolution/ Precipitation Modeling: Application to the Injection of Aqueous Fluids Into a Reservoir Sandstone

Summary Ion exchange and dissolution/precipitation processes are of considerable concern when aqueous fluids are injected into reservoir sandstones, as in waterflooding or alkaline flooding or in well treatments. This paper describes a flow model that takes into account several ion exchange equilibria and the precipitation/dissolution of carbonates and hydroxides. Its validity is tested through simulations of laboratory experiments dealing with brine and alkali injection. Some insights into the effects of ion exchange and precipitation on flow properties are given.