Wax Deposition

Author : Zhenyu Huang,Sheng Zheng,H. Scott Fogler
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466567672

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Wax Deposition by Zhenyu Huang,Sheng Zheng,H. Scott Fogler Pdf

Wax Deposition: Experimental Characterizations, Theoretical Modeling, and Field Practices covers the entire spectrum of knowledge on wax deposition. The book delivers a detailed description of the thermodynamic and transport theories for wax deposition modeling as well as a comprehensive review of laboratory testing for the establishment of appropriate field control strategies. Offering valuable insight from academic research and the flow assurance industry, this balanced text: Discusses the background of wax deposition, including the cause of the phenomenon, the magnitude of the problem, and its impact on petroleum production Introduces laboratory techniques and theoretical models to measure and predict key parameters of wax precipitation, such as the wax appearance temperature and the wax precipitation curve Explains how to conduct and interpret laboratory experiments to benchmark different wax deposition models, to better understand wax deposition behaviors, and to predict wax deposit growth for the field Presents various models for wax deposition, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each and evaluating the differences between the assumptions used Provides numerous examples of how field management strategies for wax deposition can be established based on laboratory testing and modeling work Wax Deposition: Experimental Characterizations, Theoretical Modeling, and Field aids flow assurance engineers in identifying the severity and controlling the problem of wax deposition. The book also shows students and researchers how fundamental principles of thermodynamics, heat, and mass transfer can be applied to solve a problem common to the petroleum industry.

Author : Tarek Ahmed
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780127999784

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Equations of State and PVT Analysis by Tarek Ahmed Pdf

This title covers a wide range of topics related to the Pressure Volume Temperature (PVT) behavior of complex hydrocarbon systems and documents the ability of Equations of State (EOS) in modeling their behavior. The main objective of this book is to provide the practicing engineer and engineering student with tools needed to solve problems that require a description of the PVT of hydrocarbon systems from their compositions. Because of the dramatic evolution in computational capabilities, petroleum engineers can now study such phenomena as the development of miscibility during gas injection, compositional gradient as a function of depth and the behavior near critical hydrocarbon systems with more sophisticated EOS models.

Author : James G. Speight
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128011454

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Fouling in Refineries by James G. Speight Pdf

Fouling in Refineries is an important and ongoing problem that directly affects energy efficiency resulting in increased costs, production losses, and even unit shutdown, requiring costly expenditures to clean up equipment and return capacity to positive levels. This text addresses this common challenge for the hydrocarbon processing community within each unit of the refinery. As refineries today face a greater challenge of accepting harder to process heavier crudes and the ongoing flow of the lighter shale oil feedstocks, resulting in bigger challenges to balance product stability within their process equipment, this text seeks to inform all relative refinery personnel on how to monitor fouling, characterize the deposits, and follow all available treatments. With basic modeling and chemistry of fouling and each unit covered, users will learn how to operate at maximum production rates and elongate the efficiency of their refinery’s capacity. Presents an understanding of the breakdown of fouling per refinery unit, including distillation and coking units Provides all the factors, crude types, and refining blends that cause fouling, especially the unconventional feedstocks and high acid crudes used today Helps users develop an analysis-based treatment and control strategy that empowers them to operate refinery equipment at a level that prevents fouling from occurring

Author : James G. Speight
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781003810742

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Solvent Processes in Refining Technology by James G. Speight Pdf

This book focuses on the various solvent processes that are used in crude oil refineries. It presents the differences between each type of process and discusses the types of feedstock that can be used for the processes. This accessible guide is written for managers, professionals, and technicians as well as graduate students transitioning into the refining industry. . Key Features: • Describes the various steps that are necessary for the solvent treatment of various feedstocks in crude oil refineries. Brings the reader up to date and adds more data. Provides an extensive glossary. Considers next-generation processes and developments.

Author : Malcolm A. Kelland
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781439873793

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Production Chemicals for the Oil and Gas Industry, Second Edition by Malcolm A. Kelland Pdf

Production chemistry issues result from changes in well stream fluids, both liquid and gaseous, during processing. Since crude oil production is characterized by variable production rates and unpredictable changes to the nature of the produced fluids, it is essential for production chemists to have a range of chemical additives available for rectifying issues that would not otherwise be fully resolved. Modern production methods, the need to upgrade crude oils of variable quality, and environmental constraints demand chemical solutions. Thus, oilfield production chemicals are necessary to overcome or minimize the effects of the production chemistry problems. Production Chemicals for the Oil and Gas Industry, Second Edition discusses a wide variety of production chemicals used by the oil and gas industry for down-hole and topside applications both onshore and offshore. Incorporating the large amount of research and applications since the first edition, this new edition reviews all past and present classes of production chemicals, providing numerous difficult-to-obtain references, especially SPE papers and patents. Unlike other texts that focus on how products perform in the field, this book focuses on the specific structures of chemicals that are known to deliver the required or desired performance—information that is very useful for research and development. Each updated chapter begins by introducing a problem, such as scale or corrosion, for which there is a production chemical. The author then briefly discusses all chemical and nonchemical methods to treat the problem and provides in-depth descriptions of the structural classes of relevant production chemicals. He also mentions, when available, the environmental properties of chemicals and whether the chemical or technique has been successfully used in the field. This edition includes two new chapters and nearly 50 percent more references.

Author : James G. Speight
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128018750

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Introduction to Enhanced Recovery Methods for Heavy Oil and Tar Sands by James G. Speight Pdf

Introduction to Enhanced Recovery Methods for Heavy Oil and Tar Sands, Second Edition, explores the importance of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and how it has grown in recent years thanks to the increased need to locate unconventional resources such as heavy oil and shale. Unfortunately, petroleum engineers and managers aren't always well-versed in the enhancement methods that are available when needed or the most economically viable solution to maximize their reservoir’s productivity. This revised new edition presents all the current methods of recovery available, including the pros and cons of each. Expanded and updated as a great preliminary text for the newcomer to the industry or subject matter, this must-have EOR guide teaches all the basics needed, including all thermal and non-thermal methods, along with discussions of viscosity, sampling, and the technologies surrounding offshore applications. Enables users to quickly learn how to choose the most efficient recovery method for their reservoir while evaluating economic conditions Presents the differences between each method of recovery with newly added real-world case studies from around the world Helps readers stay competitive with the growing need of extracting unconventional resources with new content on how these complex reservoirs interact with injected reservoir fluids

Author : Saeid Mokhatab,William A. Poe,John Y. Mak
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 862 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780128158784

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Handbook of Natural Gas Transmission and Processing by Saeid Mokhatab,William A. Poe,John Y. Mak Pdf

Written by an internationally-recognized team of natural gas industry experts, the fourth edition of Handbook of Natural Gas Transmission and Processing is a unique, well-researched, and comprehensive work on the design and operation aspects of natural gas transmission and processing. Six new chapters have been added to include detailed discussion of the thermodynamic and energy efficiency of relevant processes, and recent developments in treating super-rich gas, high CO2 content gas, and high nitrogen content gas with other contaminants. The new material describes technologies for processing today’s unconventional gases, providing a fresh approach in solving today’s gas processing challenges including greenhouse gas emissions. The updated edition is an excellent platform for gas processors and educators to understand the basic principles and innovative designs necessary to meet today’s environmental and sustainability requirement while delivering acceptable project economics. Covers all technical and operational aspects of natural gas transmission and processing. Provides pivotal updates on the latest technologies, applications, and solutions. Helps to understand today’s natural gas resources, and the best gas processing technologies. Offers design optimization and advice on the design and operation of gas plants.

Author : Henry A. Craddock
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119244257

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Oilfield Chemistry and its Environmental Impact by Henry A. Craddock Pdf

Consolidates the many different chemistries being employed to provide environmentally acceptable products through the upstream oil and gas industry This book discusses the development and application of green chemistry in the oil and gas exploration and production industry over the last 25 years — bringing together the various chemistries that are utilised for creating suitable environmental products. Written by a highly respected consultant to the oil and gas industry — it introduces readers to the principles and development of green chemistry in general, and the regulatory framework specific to the oil and gas sector in the North Sea area and elsewhere in the world. It also explores economic drivers pertaining to the application of green chemistry in the sector. Topics covered in Oilfield Chemistry and its Environmental Impact include polymer chemistry, surfactants and amphiphiles, phosphorus chemistry, inorganic salts, low molecular weight organics, silicon chemistry and green solvents. It also looks at sustainability in an extractive industry, examining the approaches used and the other methodologies that could be applied in the development of better chemistries, along with discussions about where the application of green chemistry is leading in this industry sector. Provides the reader with a ready source of reference when considering what chemistries are appropriate for application to oilfield problems and looking for green chemistry solutions Brings together the pertinent regulations which workers in the field will find useful, alongside the chemistries which meet the regulatory requirements Written by a well-known specialist with a combined knowledge of chemistry, manufacturing procedures and environmental issues Oilfield Chemistry and its Environmental Impact is an excellent book for oil and gas industry professionals as well as scientists, academic researchers, students and policy makers.

Author : Faruk Civan,Faruk Civan, PhD
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1136 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080471439

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Reservoir Formation Damage by Faruk Civan,Faruk Civan, PhD Pdf

Reservoir Formation Damage, Second edition is a comprehensive treatise of the theory and modeling of common formation damage problems and is an important guide for research and development, laboratory testing for diagnosis and effective treatment, and tailor-fit- design of optimal strategies for mitigation of reservoir formation damage. The new edition includes field case histories and simulated scenarios demonstrating the consequences of formation damage in petroleum reservoirs Faruk Civan, Ph.D., is an Alumni Chair Professor in the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Dr. Civan has received numerous honors and awards, including five distinguished lectureship awards and the 2003 SPE Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty. Petroleum engineers and managers get critical material on evaluation, prevention, and remediation of formation damage which can save or cost millions in profits from a mechanistic point of view State-of-the-Art knowledge and valuable insights into the nature of processes and operational practices causing formation damage Provides new strategies designed to minimize the impact of and avoid formation damage in petroleum reservoirs with the newest drilling, monitoring, and detection techniques

Author : Jon Steinar Gudmundsson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351733168

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Flow Assurance Solids in Oil and Gas Production by Jon Steinar Gudmundsson Pdf

The precipitation and deposition of solids are a major challenge in the production of oil and gas. Flow assurance solids are formed because of unavoidable changes in temperature, pressure and composition of the oil-gas-water flowstream, from reservoir conditions to processing conditions. The advent of subsea production and the increased exploitation of heavy crudes have made flow assurance issues dominant in ensuring efficient and safe exploitation of hydrocarbon assets. Five troublesome flow assurance solids are described in the book: asphaltene, paraffin wax, natural gas hydrate, naphthenate and inorganic scale. These big-five solids are presented in stand-alone chapters. Each chapter is designed to be readable without clutter. Derivations of equations and descriptions of supporting details are given in several appendices. The book is intended for professional engineers and natural scientist working in E&P companies, engineering companies, service companies and specialized companies. An understanding of the big-five solids is required throughout the lifetime of oil and gas assets, from early development to abandonment. The technical, safety and environmental risks associated with deposition problems in near-wellbore formations, production tubing, wellhead equipment, flowlines and processing facilities, are relevant for decisions in the oil and gas industry and in outside regulatory and financial entities.

Author : Yang Yi
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781838805227

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Intelligent System and Computing by Yang Yi Pdf

The book “Intelligent System and Computing” reports the theory, mathematical models, algorithms, design methods, and applications of intelligent systems and computing. It covers various disciplines including computer and information science, electrical and computer engineering, natural sciences, economics, and neuroscience. The broad-ranging discussion covers the key disciplines in computational science and artificial intelligence as well as advances in neuromorphic computing, deep learning, the Internet of Things, computer vision, and many others. This volume provides both academics and professionals with a comprehensive overview of the field and presents areas for future research.

Author : Yong Bai,Qiang Bai
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 957 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123978042

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Subsea Engineering Handbook by Yong Bai,Qiang Bai Pdf

Subsea production systems, overview of subsea engineering, subsea field development, subsea distribution system. Flow assurance and system engineering. Susea structure and equiment. Subsea umbilical, risers and flowlines.

Author : Wilson C Chin
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780123851246

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Managed Pressure Drilling by Wilson C Chin Pdf

If done properly, MPD can improve economics for any well being drilled by reducing a rig's nonproductive time. Written for engineers, drilling managers, design departments, and operations personnel, Managed Pressure Drilling Modeling is based on the author's on experience and offers instruction on planning, designing and executing MPD projects. Compact and readable, the book provides a step by step methods for understanding and solve problems involving variables such as backpressure, variable fluid density, fluid rheology, circulating friction, hole geometry and drillstring diameter. All MPD variations are covered, including Constant Bottomhole Pressure, Pressurized MudCap Drilling and Dual Gradient Drilling. Case histories from actual projects are designed and analyzed using proprietary simulation software online.

Author : Andrey A. Radionov,Vadim R. Gasiyarov
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030942021

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Advances in Automation III by Andrey A. Radionov,Vadim R. Gasiyarov Pdf

This book reports on innovative research and developments in automation. Spanning a wide range of disciplines, including communication engineering, power engineering, control engineering, instrumentation, signal processing and cybersecurity, it focuses on methods and findings aimed at improving the control and monitoring of industrial and manufacturing processes as well as safety. Based on the International Russian Automation Conference, held on September 5–11, 2021, in Sochi, Russia, the book provides academics and professionals with a timely overview of and extensive information on the state of the art in the field of automation and control systems, and fosters new ideas and collaborations between groups in different countries.

Author : Antonio Ferrante,George Manganaris,Maria Manuela Pintado,Alessandra Francini
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889636037

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Bioactive Compounds Biosynthesis and Metabolism in Fruit and Vegetables by Antonio Ferrante,George Manganaris,Maria Manuela Pintado,Alessandra Francini Pdf