Oil Sand Production Processes [electronic resource].
Speight, James G.
Burlington : Elsevier Science,
2012.
 The combination of global warming and peak oil has made finding alternative sources of energy more important than ever. Written in an easy-to-read format, Oil Sands Production Processes provide the reader with an understandable overview of the chemistry, engineering, and technology of oil sands. The various chapters have been written to include the latest developments in the oil sands industry, including evolving and new processes as well as the various environmental regulations.  Overview of the chemistry, engineering, and technology of oil sands  Updates on t
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Front Cover; Oil Sand Production Processes; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1 Definitions; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Definitions; 1.2.1 Reservoir; 1.2.2 Deposit; 1.2.3 Petroleum; 1.2.4 Heavy Oil; 1.2.5 Oil Sand Bitumen; 1.3 Recovery of Petroleum, Heavy Oil, and Oil Sand Bitumen; 1.4 Rationalization of the Definitions; References; 2 Occurrence and Properties; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Occurrence and Reserves; 2.2.1 Canada; 2.2.2 United States; 2.2.3 Venezuela; 2.2.4 Other Areas of Latin America; 2.2.5 Other Countries
2.3 Mineralogy and Properties of Oil Sand2.3.1 Mineralogy; 2.3.2 Properties; 2.4 Properties of Oil Sand Bitumen; 2.4.1 Composition; 2.4.1.1 Elemental Composition; 2.4.1.2 Chemical Composition; 2.4.2 Fractional Composition; 2.4.3 Properties; References; 3 Oil Sand Mining; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Oil Sand Mining; 3.3 Bitumen Separation; 3.3.1 The Hot-Water Process; 3.3.2 The Cold-Water Process; 3.3.3 Solvent Extraction; 3.3.4 Tailings Management; 3.4 Other Processes; References; 4 Nonthermal Methods of Recovery; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Primary and Secondary Recovery Methods
4.2.1 Cold Heavy-Oil Production with Sand4.2.2 Pressure Pulse Technology; 4.2.3 VAPEX Processes; 4.2.4 N-Solv Process; 4.2.5 Inert Gas Injection; 4.2.6 Chemical Enhanced Recovery; 4.2.7 Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery; 4.2.8 Hybrid Processes; 4.3 Enhanced Oil Recovery; References; 5 Thermal Methods of Recovery; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Nonmining Methods; 5.2.1 Steam-Based Processes; 5.2.1.1 Steam Injection; 5.2.1.2 Cyclic Steam Stimulation; 5.2.1.3 Steam Drive; 5.2.1.4 Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage; 5.2.1.5 Nexen/OPTI Long Lake Project; 5.2.2 Combustion Processes; 5.2.2.1 Forward Combustion
5.2.2.2 Reverse Combustion5.2.2.3 THAI Process; References; 6 Upgrading During Recovery; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Refinery Upgrading; 6.3 In Situ Upgrading; 6.3.1 Partial Combustion or Gasification; 6.3.2 Solvent Recovery; 6.3.3 Combined Thermal-Solvent Recovery; 6.3.4 Hydroretorting; 6.3.5 Selective Separations; 6.3.6 Bulk Thermal Processes; 6.4 Field Upgrading; References; 7 Environmental Impact; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Surface Disturbance; 7.3 Water; 7.3.1 Mining; 7.3.2 In Situ Processes; 7.4 Greenhouse Gases; 7.5 The Future; References; Glossary
 The combination of global warming and peak oil has made finding alternative sources of energy more important than ever. Written in an easy-to-read format, Oil Sands Production Processes provide the reader with an understandable overview of the chemistry, engineering, and technology of oil sands. The various chapters have been written to include the latest developments in the oil sands industry, including evolving and new processes as well as the various environmental regulations.  Overview of the chemistry, engineering, and technology of oil sands  Updates on t
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