Enhanced oil recovery techniques for heavy oil and oilsands reservoirs after steam injection

X Dong, H Liu, Z Chen, K Wu, N Lu, Q Zhang - Applied energy, 2019 - Elsevier
The in-situ steam-based technology is still the main exploitation method for heavy oil and
oilsands resources all over the world. But currently most of the steam-based processes (eg …

[HTML][HTML] Natural gas hydrates–Insights into a paradigm-shifting energy resource

SM Gajanayake, RP Gamage, XS Li, H Huppert - Energy Reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
Experts have identified natural gas hydrates, which are found in the shallow seabed and
beneath permafrost regions, as an energy source (mostly methane) that is greener than …

Performance analysis of superheated steam injection for heavy oil recovery and modeling of wellbore heat efficiency

F Sun, Y Yao, M Chen, X Li, L Zhao, Y Meng, Z Sun… - Energy, 2017 - Elsevier
In this paper, a novel model is proposed for predicting thermo-physical properties of
superheated steam (SHS) in SHS injection wells and for estimating wellbore heat efficiency …

Challenges and future of chemical assisted heavy oil recovery processes

M Ahmadi, Z Chen - Advances in colloid and interface science, 2020 - Elsevier
The primary method for heavy oil and bitumen production across the world is still in-situ
steam-based technology. There are some drawbacks associated with steam-driven heavy …

A novel strategy to reduce carbon emissions of heavy oil thermal recovery: Condensation heat transfer performance of flue gas-assisted steam flooding

Z Wang, S Li, Z Li - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, the flue gas-assisted steam flooding process from a novel perspective of
condensation heat transfer performance was investigated to reduce carbon emissions of …

A review of the mechanics of heavy-oil recovery by steam injection with chemical additives

RA Pratama, T Babadagli - Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
The efficiency improvement of steam injection (more oil, less steam) is a critical challenge in
heavy oil recovery. Using chemical additives is one option to achieve this efficiency …

[PDF][PDF] Environmental and health impacts of Canada's oil sands industry

P Gosselin, SE Hrudey, MA Naeth… - Royal Society of …, 2010 - aeic-iaac.gc.ca
This is the first in the “new series” of expert panel reports to be commissioned by The Royal
Society of Canada/La Société royale du Canada. The Council of the Society, the presidents …

A review on systematic approach for microbial enhanced oil recovery technologies: Opportunities and challenges

A Saravanan, PS Kumar, KH Vardhan… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2020 - Elsevier
Oil is an indispensable ingredient for both food and energy in most of the countries. Due to
insufficient extraction process reduces the average oil recovery rate up to 30%. Enhanced …

Introduce dimethyl ether (DME) as a solvent for steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) co-injection: An effective and environmental application

M Chai, Z Chen, H Nourozieh, M Yang, B Chai - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
Conventional heavy oil and bitumen thermal recovery is currently facing increasing energy
demands and climate-related challenges. Dimethyl ether (DME) as a renewable and …

The flow and heat transfer characteristics of superheated steam in offshore wells and analysis of superheated steam performance

F Sun, Y Yao, X Li, P Yu, G Ding, M Zou - Computers & Chemical …, 2017 - Elsevier
In this paper, a novel model is presented for predicting thermophysical properties of
superheated steam (SHS) in offshore superheated steam injection wells (OSSIW). Firstly, a …