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The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.This graphical abstract illustrates the steps carried out in the laboratory study, including saponin modification and characterization, surface tension, interfacial tension, contact angle, adsorption, and surfactant injection tests. Abstract In this study, three forms of saponin surfactants extracted from the Camellia sinensis plant (CS1, CS2, and CS3)
Iman Nowrouzi +2 more
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Crude oil viscosity reduction using TiO2, MgO, and Al2O3 nanoparticles
The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.Summary of the laboratory procedures, viscosity test conditions, obtained results, and viscosity trends based on the investigated parameters. Abstract The viscosity of crude oil plays a crucial role in enhancing oil recovery and flow efficiency within well columns and pipelines.
Iman Nowrouzi +2 more
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Simulation of Asphaltene Aggregation through Molecular Dynamics: Insights and Limitations
, 2017 We report classical atomistic molecular dynamics simulations of four structurally diverse model asphaltenes, a model resin, and their respective mixtures in toluene or heptane under ambient conditions.
T. Headen +4 more
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The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.Abstract Solvent‐assisted recovery methods have gained attention as an alternative to conventional thermal methods which have significant environmental drawbacks and high greenhouse gas emissions. Solvent‐assisted recovery methods can lead to various phase equilibria, such as vapour–liquid equilibrium (VLE) and liquid–liquid equilibrium (LLE), under ...
Amr Mahgoub +3 more
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Mitigating Asphaltene Deposition in CO2 Flooding with Carbon Quantum Dots
EnergiesCarbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology has emerged as a pivotal measure in mitigating global climate change. Notably, CO2-EOR is esteemed for its dual function of sequestering CO2 and enhancing oil recovery.
Qi Liu +7 more
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Multiphase flow modeling of asphaltene precipitation and deposition
Oil & Gas Science and Technology, 2018 Asphaltene precipitation in reservoirs during production and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) can cause serious problems that lead to reduction of reservoir fluid production.
Tabzar Amir +4 more
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Adsorption behavior of asphaltene molecules on rock surface: A molecular dynamic study [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesAsphaltene deposition on rock surface seriously affects oil recovery efficiency. Molecular dynamics simulation method is used to study the difference in the adsorption behavior of asphaltene molecules on quartz surface, which will help to improve the in ...
Chen Sihang +7 more
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Resonance‐induced restoration of rock permeability degraded by heavy components of crude oil
Deep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.Resonance‐induced changes occur in filtration properties of sedimentary rocks in crude paraffin oil flow under acoustic vibrations. Experimental data on (a) pressure drop; (b) permeability; (c) pressure at the rock inlet; and (d) pressure at the rock outlet are presented.
Evgenii Riabokon +6 more
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Influence of asphaltene deposition on oil seepage characteristics
地质科技通报, 2021 Asphaltene deposition not only damages reservoir physical properties, but also affects fluid saturation distribution and seepage characteristics.The oil-water, oil-gas and three-phase relative permeability curves with or without asphaltene deposition ...
Xinwen Li, Guowei Zhang
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From Coal-Heavy Oil Co-refining Residue to Asphaltene-Based Functional Carbon Materials
ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 2019 Asphaltene-based carbon fiber, needle coke, and porous carbon nanosheets were synthesized using the extracted asphaltene from coal-heavy oil co-refining residue.
Fangfang Qin +6 more
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