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57 articles for “oil reservoirs.”
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Lithological Characterization and Reservoir Characteristics by Computerized Tomography Assisted Micro Density Log of the Rock
Abstract: Lithological characterization of the unconsolidated rock from heavy oil field has been attempted using X-ray computerized tomography imagine techniques. A micro density log is generated to obtain the hidden information of such variations along the depth at microlevel, which normally is not available through conventional log. Useful exploratory leads have been obtained through characterization of the nature of reservoir using simple petro-physical techniques on conventional cores by defining reservoir grade, …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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Study of Physical and Chemical Properties of Heavy Waxy Crude Oil from Cambay Basin Using Rheometer and Cross-Polar Microscope
Abstract: Production of heavy crude is quite difficult as the pressure drops from reservoir to production facility are quite large. This often leads to the precipitation and deposition of common organic solids (paraffin). These solids may deposit on surfaces, collect in low-energy regions or increase the effective viscosity of the flowing fluid. The net effect is an increase in pressure drop for a given rate through reduction in flowing area or …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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A Major apprehension of Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) for extraction of residual oil & minimizing emission of Greenhouse Gas(GHG)
Abstract: This paper deals with the incorporation of carbon-di-oxide into the pressure depleted reservoir to increase the production of the reservoir as well as to inject the carbon-di-oxide in a depleted reservoir to reduce the GHG emissions into the atmosphere. It also considers about the disputes arising due to legal proceedings, technology framework, geological barriers, stakeholder indifferences, project economics and environmental constraints for accomplishment of a successful CCS project.
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–29 Read article
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Design and Layout Modifications of an Oil and Gas Processing Facility in a Part of the Upper Assam Basin, India
Abstract: Oil and gas processing acts as the preliminary treatment required to be performed on the raw crude oil and gas obtained from the wells so as to make it fit for further processing in the refinery. A particular oil and gas processing facility, located in the Assam Arakan basin is chosen and a detailed study is carried out regarding its various aspects. The study shows that the processing facility has …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 15–20 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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A Study of Drilling Challenges in Gas Hydrate Formation
Abstract: Gas hydrate is a solid, ice-like form of water, which contains gas molecules in its molecular spaces. Since mostly these hydrates are originated from under sea reservoirs. Due this gas hydrate drilling field undergoes many issues to produce natural gas and oil in worldwide. There are many researches going on many countries to overcome the challenges due to gas hydrates. In this paper we will discuss about the drilling issues …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Evaluating Performance and Emission Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Fuelled with Biodiesel from Diverse Oil Resource: A Review
Abstract: Biodiesel, being renewable and sustainable alternate to conventional diesel fuel, is being studied aggressively for its use in compression ignition engine for performance and emissions since last 20 years. Biodiesel, composed of saturated and unsaturated long-chain fatty acid alkyl esters, is produced from vegetable oils, edible and non-edible and animal fats through process of trans-esterification. Looking to the facts that petroleum reservoirs are rapidly diminishing, crude petroleum prices are reaching …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 10–24 Read article
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Designing Methodology for Identifying Different Types of Influx Entering in a Well Bore during Drilling and Study of Influx Behavior
Abstract: Drillers frequently encounter kick in drilling operations. Kick refers to the unwanted entry of formation fluid into the well bore. Primary well control and secondary well control are used to control influx entry into a well during drilling operations. Primary well control refers to making the overbalance by the hydrostatic pressure exerted by drilling fluid on the formation pressure. Secondary well control refers to controlling the kick through the use …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Assessing the Impact of the Compression Ratio on Emission and Performance Attributes of Jatropha Biodiesel Fuelled VCR Engine.
Abstract: In the view of fast diminishing petroleum reservoirs and polluted environment, it’s the need of time to opt for a viable alternative to diesel fuel. Fuels derived from plant oils or animal fats are better alternatives to diesel fuels. The jatropha derived from the non-edible plant has proven its ability for being an alternative to conventional diesel. The variable compression ratio (VCR) technology is recognised for improving the performance, efficiency, …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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Evaluating Lift Systems For Oil Wells Using Integrated Production Modeling: A Case Study Of A Niger Delta Field
Abstract: An integrated production model for evaluating artificial lift systems is presented in this study to ascertain the need to install an artificial lift system or continue with natural flowing mode. An integrated model comprising of reservoir, wellbore and surface facility models representing basic stages of production. The integrated model took into consideration, factors that affect the liquid production at these stages and provide total liquid production at the surface, which …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 32–48 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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Selection of Working Fluid for Organic Rankine Cycle by Energy and Exergy, For Low Temperature Low Enthalpy Dholera Geothermal Reservoir
Abstract: In today’s scenario of increasing energy demand, it is high time to give emphasis on renewable energy sources. The conventional energy sources that humanity is depending upon today are not only depleting, but also cause significant environmental impact. The burning of coal and fossil fuels causes serious air pollution and several major cities are already under deep threat due to the increasing amount of pollution. Future predictions show an exponential …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Contemplation of Coal Bed Methane in Petroleum Industry
Abstract: The hunger for energy has been on its peak since industrialization. The human race has been trying all hook and crook in order to discover new sources of energy. In today’s world, a minor portion of the energy requirement basket is being filled up by unconventional non-hydrocarbon resources but still the majority of it is filled by unconventional and conventional hydrocarbon resources. The conventional hydrocarbon resources are oil and natural …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 23–26 Read article
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Process Scheme for Effluent Treatment for Reinjection of Produced Water
Abstract: The scope of the study is to conceptualize a treatment process for produced water treatment and reinjection into reservoir for pressure support. ABC field is producing 800 m3/day, with 60% water cut. To access the suitability of using effluent water for reinjection in ABC field, produced water analysis and treated water parameters have been considered for conceptualizing the treatment design. Produced water analysis reveals its inferior quality in terms of …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 47–52 Read article
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Theoretical and Simulation Studies on Gas Well Performance
Abstract: The productivity of any oil or gas well is governed by its maximum flow potential with the available varying parameters such as draw-down pressure availability, tubing sizes available to lift the fluid, and others. The present study on the performance of a gas well delineates the appropriate parameters that are necessary for maximizing the flow from the reservoir to the wellhead surface by utilizing a performance simulator, with nodal analysis …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–24 Read article
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Study on Effect of Insulation Design on Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis: An Important Aspect in Subsea Pipeline Designing
Abstract: The most imperative and challenging operational hazards for oil and gas pipelines are the risks associated with the transportation of fluids. When water, oil and gas flow simultaneously inside the pipeline, there are quite high chances that, water and hydrocarbon fluids can form and deposit hydrate such as wax and asphaltene on the inner surfaces of the pipeline and gradually blocking it. In this paper we explore and compare the …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 33–44 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