Identification, prediction, and understanding of conformance problems are vital in the optimal design of improved and enhanced oil recovery processes. This book brings together the topics of conformance problems and conformance-improvement techniques; correct application of conformance-improvement techniques can lead to greatly improved oil recovery from conventional oil reservoirs.

Contents: What Is Conformance? The Big Picture • Conformance: A Huge Potential for Improved Oil Recovery • Conformance Problems • Excessive Water Production • Improving Conformance—A Broad Overview • Improving Conformance by Increasing Viscosity • Improving Conformance by Reducing Permeability • Foams for Conformance Improvement • Selected Field-Application Examples of Conformance-Improvement Techniques • Conformance During Enhanced Oil Recovery