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A systematic workflow process for heavy oil characterization: Experimental techniques and challenges

Memon et al., 2010

Document ID
17258180399684558435
Author
Memon A
Gao J
Taylor S
Davies T
Jia N
Publication year
Publication venue
SPE Canada Unconventional Resources Conference?

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Heavy crude oil reserves are steadily gaining attention as the world's energy demand increases. The fluid characterization of heavy oil and bitumen is critical in deciding best extraction, production, and processing methods of a heavy oil asset. High viscosity, low API …
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Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B43/00—Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
    • E21B43/16—Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons
    • E21B43/24—Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons using heat, e.g. steam injection
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N33/00—Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by the preceding groups
    • G01N33/26—Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by the preceding groups oils; viscous liquids; paints; inks
    • G01N33/28—Oils, i.e. hydrocarbon liquids
    • G01N33/2823—Oils, i.e. hydrocarbon liquids raw oil, drilling fluid or polyphasic mixtures

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