Table 6 Factors controlling mechanical degradation (positive refers to the degradation increment, while negative is its decrease).
From: A comprehensive review of viscoelastic polymer flooding in sandstone and carbonate rocks
No | Factors | Effect on Mechanical Degradation |
|---|---|---|
1 | Permeability | Negative |
2 | Injection Rate | Positive |
3 | Polymer Molecular Weight | Positive |
4 | Polymer Concentration | Inconclusive |
5 | Brine Salinity | Positive |
6 | Brine Hardness | Positive |
7 | Temperature | Positive |
