Performance Evaluation of Fluorescent Polymer Gel Microspheres as a Reservoir Conformance Control Agent

This study introduces fluorescent polymer gel microspheres (FPMs) as a novel approach to enhance conformance control in oil reservoirs. Designed to address the challenges of high-permeability zones, FPMs were synthesized via inverse suspension polymerization, incorporating 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid (AMPS) to improve thermal stability and swelling and fluorescein to enable fluorescence. Characterization using FT-IR, SEM, fluorescence spectroscopy, and thermal analysis revealed that FPMs swell significantly in brine, with diameters increasing from 46 μm to 210 μm, and maintain thermal stability up to 110 °C. These advanced properties make FPMs highly effective in reducing permeability and facilitating real-time tracking, offering a promising solution for improved oil recovery and efficient reservoir management.