How to select the right solvent for solvent-aided steam injection processes

B Hascakir - Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2016 - Elsevier
Solvent-steam processes gained popularity in recent years in the extraction of high-
asphaltenes-content heavy hydrocarbons. However, while solvent selection is key for the …

The Effect of Brine Concentration on Asphaltene Stability

AB Demir, IH Bilgesu, B Hascakir - SPE Annual Technical Conference …, 2016 - onepetro.org
The stability of asphaltenes is a critical parameter which may affect the flow in porous media
significantly. This study investigates the change in the stability of asphaltenes after the …

Controlling microwave penetration and absorption in heavy oil reservoirs

H Liao, M Morte, E Bloom, G Huff… - SPE Western Regional …, 2018 - onepetro.org
Microwave heating has great potential to recover heavy oil reservoirs, because it
significantly reduces the heating time and consequently the cost of heavy oil extraction …

Miscible Flooding for Bitumen Recovery with a Novel Solvent

TA Mathews, A J. Cortes, R Bryant… - SPE Annual Technical …, 2021 - onepetro.org
Steam injection is an effective heavy oil recovery method, however, poses several
environmental concerns. Solvent injection methods are introduced in an attempt to combat …

[引用][C] Microwave Effectiveness in Heavy Oil Extraction: The Role of Crude Oil Composition

H Liao - 2019