Oil Sand Production Processes
By- James Speight, Editor, Petroleum Science and Technology; Energy Sources
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.
Audience
Operations engineers, Production engineers, Geologists and Research and development engineers
Paperback, 188 Pages
Published: October 2012
Imprint: Gulf Professional Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-12-404572-9
Contents
- Oil Characteristics
- Surface Mining and Processing
- Surface Mining
- Water Extraction Process
- Solvent Extraction Processes
- Thermal Cracking
- In Situ Processes
- Cyclic Steam Stimulation and Related Methods
