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Selective Recovery of Valuable Chemicals from Tire Pyrolysis Oil: A Sustainable Approach
Abstract: The generation of waste/scrap/end-of-life tires (ELTs) poses severe environmental challenges globally. For the disposal of huge numbers of ELTs (generated every year) using conventional recycling methods, like as landfill or incineration, are not preferred due to their adverse environmental impacts. To overcome this problem, an alternative and promising technology is developed -the pyrolysis of waste tires. Pyrolysis is a thermochemical process that decomposes organic materials (Rubber Hydrocarbons) in the absence …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 31–43 Read article
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A Cyclic Injection of High Temperature N2-foam in Fuyv Reservoir
Abstract: Steam stimulation has already been proved as an important thermal recovery technology. In Daqing, the development and management of high-heterogeneous heavy oil reservoirs plays an important role in stabilizing the oil output. To combine the good features of steam injection and cyclic injection, a cyclic steam flooding has been conducted in the Fuyv reservoir, Daqing. This paper is to present a detailed process of the cyclic-steam injection. The target Fuyv …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Eco-Friendly Elixirs: A Critical Review of Biosurfactants for Sustainable Wastewater Solutions
Abstract: Biosurfactants are the amphiphilic substances which are acquired from the remains of the living microorganisms and have attracted a lot of scientific interests because of their applicability in various fields. This review aims at reviewing current research and development on biosurfactants with special emphasis on their application in wastewater and oil. Biosurfactants being less hazardous to the environment are produced by microorganisms and works as a substitute for chemically produced …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–33 Read article
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Production of Oil from Agro Seeds using Mechanothermal Extraction: A Review of Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Food Applications
Abstract: The increasing demand for sustainable raw materials and renewable industrial resources has intensified research into the extraction of oils from agro seeds for chemical, pharmaceutical, and food applications. Agro-seed oils are valuable due to their biodegradability, nutritional composition, eco-friendliness, and wide industrial applicability. This review examines the production of oil from agro seeds using mechanothermal extraction techniques with emphasis on extraction efficiency, physicochemical characteristics, and industrial utilization. Mechanothermal extraction combines …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 09–26 Read article
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Synthesis of Biodiesel with Methanol Recovery in Reactive Distillation
Abstract: In the present study, biodiesel was synthesized from waste vegetable oil, methanol and catalyst. The present work investigates the use of reactive distillation for continuous production and separation of biodiesel with recovery of excess methanol as top product of acceptable purity. In order to determine the best conditions for biodiesel production by reactive distillation, process parameters such as molar ratio of oil to alcohol, reaction temperature, catalyst concentration (0.5–1.5 wt …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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CO2-EOR and Geological Storage Option in the Bohaiwan Basin, East China
Abstract: In this paper, the geological assessment of the Bohaiwan Basin in eastern China for the COACH (Cooperation Action within CCS China-EU) project is introduced. The results indicated that storing carbon dioxide in this region will be technically challenging and require a flexible storage solution. A pilot is suggested in Dagang for simultaneous injection with both enhanced oil recovery and storage. The analysis offers valuable reference in simultaneous injection of CO2 …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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A Model Approach of Controlling Coning in Oil Rim Reservoirs
Abstract: Water and gas coning in oil rim reservoirs poses serious hindrance to optimizing oil production in the thin oil beds as unwanted fluids tend to replace oil in the production stream. This invariably limits the ultimate oil recovery. In this study, semi-analytical models of estimating critical rate and optimum horizontal well placement were developed to control coning tendencies in oil rim reservoirs. The models were developed through semi-analytical analysis of …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Production, Characterization and Toxicological Evaluation of Eco-Friendly Flavolipid Biosurfactant
Abstract: At present majority of surfactants are chemically synthesized. Nevertheless, in recent years, much attention has been directed towards biosurfactants due to their broad range of functional properties, there are cheaper as they can be produced from alternative sources. They have applications in the fields, such as: oil recovery process, as an additive in food processing industry, pharmaceuticals preparations, energy saving technologies etc. As they are being microbial derivatives, it is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Fitting Relative Permeability’s Curves Based on Laboratory Production Data for A Thermal Composite Core Flooding Experiment
Abstract: Numerical simulators are effective tools for an adequate understanding of models geological and dynamic properties under which enhanced oil recovery techniques are investigated. Core flooding experiments are usually conducted for calibrating simulated rock and fluid properties against actual test results at micro-scales, and for further scaling up processes to the reservoir scale. In this paper, laboratory experiments data were used as input for a numerical simulator to study the effect …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 41–56 Read article
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Petroleum Engineering’s Future in a Changing Energy Environment
Abstract: Concerns about climate change, rapid technological advancement, and the expanding deployment of renewable energy sources are driving a profound transformation in the global energy sector. Within this evolving landscape, petroleum engineering remains a critical discipline, ensuring a reliable and efficient energy supply while adapting to increasingly stringent sustainability expectations. This article examines the future trajectory of petroleum engineering by analyzing how digitalization, advanced reservoir characterization, and enhanced oil recovery techniques …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 61–66 Read article
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Feasibility Study of using Electric Down-hole Heating to Improve the Productivity for a Heavy Oil Field
Abstract: The largest hydrocarbon reserves around the world are mostly heavy oils. Electrical Down-hole Heating (EDH) is a widely used technique for heavy oil production; when it is combined with Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) methods, it can overcome its limitations. Considering limited previous studies for the designing of EDH for Sudanese fields, this paper presented the feasibility of using this system by simulating the actual well situation and provided several scenarios …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 52–68 Read article
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A New Description of Multi-phase Flow Behavior at Boundary Layers of Low-permeability Porous Media
Abstract: At present, the recovery factor of low permeability oilfield in China is only about 20%, which is enormously lower than the recovery factor index of 60% by using water-chemical flooding in medium and high permeability layer. There are a lot of causes that resulted in low recovery factor, among them that the complex pore structure, tiny throat, large pore throat ratio and non-Darcy flow in low-permeability oil layer are the …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Catalyst-Driven Degradation and Failure Analysis of Intergranular Cracking in 316H Studded Pipes under Refinery Heat Recovery Conditions
Abstract: A failure analysis investigation was carried out on a high-temperature studded pipe used in a convection module for heat recovery in an oil and gas refinery application after leakage was detected during pre-commissioning hydrotesting. The investigated pipe was manufactured from AISI 316H austenitic stainless steel, and carbon steel studs had been joined to its outer surface by high-frequency resistance welding. Two leaks were reported in the pipe under investigation, and …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Modification in Stacks Design for the Integrated Incinerator–Fired Heater System Using CFD
Abstract: AbstractIn a unique integration of its kind, incinerator hot flue gases are routed below convection section of fired heater for enhanced heat recovery for an ongoing oil and gas field development projects. High degree of flue gas mixing between incinerator and heater flue gases is desired at inlet section of coils in convection section for optimal heat recovery. Also design of stack should take care of required draught in incinerator …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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Bio Solvent EOR: Performance Assessment of Plant Extracts as Asphaltene Inhibitor
Abstract: Changes in pressure and temperature during oil production and transportation most notably during CO2 injection for enhanced recovery could lead to changes in the oil composition and deposition of asphaltene. Deposition of asphaltene near the wellbore region, production tubing and production facilities could cause severe flow assurance problem. Physical removal of asphaltene is costly and in most cases it is not preferred. A more favorable option is to prevent the …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–24 Read article
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Generating Fuel Energy by Catalytic Pyrolyzing of Microalgae
Abstract: In biomass pyrolysis process, a catalyst is used to modify the pyrolysis gases' chemical composition and increase the bio-oil fraction. This process uses the byproducts of thermal conversion processes. It is anticipated that the introduction of pyrolysis catalysts in the case of microalgae will lower the bio-oxygen oil's content and increase the number of added-value compounds in this liquid fraction. Catalysts can also help decrease the nitrogen in bio-oil. As …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Various Methods For Plastic Waste Pyrolysis To Fuels: A Review
Abstract: The world's decreasing oil reserves and increasing energy demands are pushing experts to explore alternative ways of producing premium oils that can replace fossil fuels. Waste-to-energy recovery, which involves converting waste materials into energy, shows great potential for managing waste. Waste plastics, abundant and with a high combustion heat, are attractive for energy conversion. However, the vast use of plastic products, both industrially and domestically, leads to a surge in …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 79–93 Read article
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Determination of Residual Oil Saturation and Connectivity between Injector and Producer using Interwell Tracer Tests
Abstract: In this paper, based on simulation, a reservoir is first waterflooded and then the interwell tracer tests are used to determine the residual oil saturation (Sor) and connectivity in the region between the injector and producer pairs. In the end, the field wide average oil saturation from the simulation is compared with those from the interwell tracer test analysis. The simulation results shows that average Sor in the region between …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Nutritional Recovery Status and its Determinants of Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program among Pregnant and Lactating Women in Werie-Leke District, North Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: In Ethiopia, around 1.5 million pregnant and lactating women (PLW) screened for acute malnutrition and those with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) admitted to the targeted supplementary feeding program (TSFP). As the health system accepted, the TSFP is recognized as critical for the reduction of maternal morbidity and mortality in case of community emergency nutrition, but the recovery outcome was not measured yet. The study was undertaken to assess the nutritional …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on 4-Stroke Diesel Engine Using Waste Cooking Oil Biodiesel Fuel
Abstract: Due to using of fossil fuels, the world today is faced with serious environmental pollution. However, these fuels are limited and depleting day by day as the consumption is increasing very rapidly. Hence, it is necessary to find out a clean alternative fuel produced from renewable sources. Biodiesel production and applications are gaining popularity in recent times due to diminishing petroleum reserves and detrimental environmental impacts. Edible and non-edible oils …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–28 Read article