scholarly journals Optimization of closed-cycle oil recovery: a non-thermal process for bitumen and extra heavy oil recovery

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (43) ◽  
pp. 26554-26562
Author(s):  
Pushpesh Sharma ◽  
Konstantinos Kostarelos ◽  
Mohamad Salman
Keyword(s):  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Heavy Oil ◽  
Thermal Process ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Heavy Oil Recovery ◽  
Closed Cycle ◽  
Oil Reserves ◽  
Cycle Oil ◽  
Recovery Approach

The conceptual application of a single-phase microemulsion in the closed-cycle oil recovery approach for bitumen and extra-heavy oil reserves.

Prospects for Heavy Oil Recovery and its Role in the Energy Picture

1986 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 321-348
Author(s):  
Rawya Selby ◽  
S. M. Farouq Ali
Keyword(s):  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Heavy Oil ◽  
Oil Sands ◽  
Thermal Recovery ◽  
Heavy Oil Recovery ◽  
Heavy Oils ◽  
Thermal Methods ◽  
Oil Reserves ◽  
Recovery Processes ◽  
Cyclic Steam Stimulation

Heavy oil and oil sands deposits constitute an important resource, with in-place estimates varying between 600 × 109 and 980 × 109 m3. These deposits are mostly concentrated in Canada, the US and Venezuela. The gradual depletion of conventional oil reserves is leading to a greater interest in heavy oil recovery. This paper presents on overview of heavy oil characteristics, worldwide deposits and recovery methods, with special emphasis on the heavy oils and oil sands of Canada. Thermal recovery techniques such as cyclic steam stimulation, steamflooding and in-situ combustion have been generally more successful than non-thermal methods. The principal thermal recovery processes are discussed in detail. Reservoir characteristics influencing the applicability of these processes are mentioned, and possible operational problems are outlined. Most of the Canadian heavy oils and oil sands deposits occur in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Selected recovery projects currently in operation are described, outlining modifications to the basic process, problems encountered and range of success.

scholarly journals Improving heavy oil recovery, part (I): synthesis and surface activity evaluation of some novel organometallic surfactants based on salen–M complexes

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1750-1761
Author(s):  
M. M. Abdelhamid ◽  
S. A. Rizk ◽  
M. A. Betiha ◽  
S. M. Desouky ◽  
A. M. Alsabagh
Keyword(s):  
Surface Activity ◽  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Heavy Oil ◽  
Heavy Oil Recovery ◽  
Activity Evaluation ◽  
New Family

This study focuses on preparing a new family of organometallic surfactants based on five ion complexes, namely Co2+, Ni2+, Cu2+, Fe3+, and Mn2+.

Fabrication of a pH-responsive emulsifier for heavy oil recovery based on dynamic imine bond

2021 ◽  
Vol 332 ◽  
pp. 115916
Author(s):  
Tongyu Zhu ◽  
Wanli Kang ◽  
Hongbin Yang ◽  
Zhe Li ◽  
Tongyu Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Heavy Oil ◽  
Heavy Oil Recovery ◽  
Ph Responsive ◽  
Imine Bond

Study on an emulsion-type blockage removal agent for heavy oil recovery enhanced by polymer

2020 ◽  
Vol 89 ◽  
pp. 273-279
Author(s):  
Tongyu Zhu ◽  
Hongbin Yang ◽  
Haizhuang Jiang ◽  
Xin Kang ◽  
Menglan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Heavy Oil ◽  
Heavy Oil Recovery

A preliminary assessment of thermochemical fluid for heavy oil recovery

2020 ◽  
Vol 186 ◽  
pp. 106702 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olalekan S. Alade ◽  
Mohamed Hamdy ◽  
Mohamed Mahmoud ◽  
Dhafer A. Al Shehri ◽  
Esmail Mokheimer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Heavy Oil ◽  
Heavy Oil Recovery ◽  
Preliminary Assessment
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