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Enhanced recovery methods for heavy oil and tar sands
Title:
Enhanced recovery methods for heavy oil and tar sands
Author:
Speight, James G.
ISBN:
9781615831555

9781933762258
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Publication Information:
Houston, TX : Gulf Pub. Co., c2009.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xiv, 354 p.) : ill.
Contents:
Origin and occurrence -- Reservoirs and reservoir fields -- Properties -- Exploration and general methods for oil recovery -- Nonthermal methods of recovery -- Thermal methods of recovery -- Upgrading heavy oil.
Abstract:
Recent oil price fluctuations continue to stress the need for more efficient recovery of heavy oil and tar sand bitumen resources. With conventional production steadily declining, advances in enhanced recovery will be required so that oil production can be extended and reservoirs last longer. A practical guide on heavy-oil related recovery methods is essential for all involved in heavy oil production. To feed this demand, James Speight, a well-respected scientist and author, provides a must-read for all scientists, engineers and technologists that are involved in production enhancement. In Enhanced Recovery Methods for Heavy Oil and Tar Sands, Speight provides the current methods of recovery for heavy oil and tar sand bitumen technology, broken down by thermal and non-thermal methods. An engineer, graduate student or professional working with heavy oil, upcoming and current, will greatly benefit from this much-needed text.
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