Oil Sand Production Processes

Langue : Anglais

Auteur : Speight James G.

Couverture de l’ouvrage Oil Sand Production Processes

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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 the evolving processes and new processes

Evolving and new environmental regulations regarding oil sands production processes

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

Operations engineers, Production engineers, Geologists and Research and development engineers

Dr. Speight is currently editor of the journal Petroleum Science and Technology (formerly Fuel Science and Technology International) and editor of the journal Energy

Sources. He is recognized as a world leader in the areas of fuels characterization and development. Dr. Speight is also Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Fuels Engineering at the University of Utah.

James Speight is also a Consultant, Author and Lecturer on energy and environmental issues. He has a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, both from University of Manchester. James has worked for various corporations and research facilities including Exxon, Alberta Research Council and the University of Manchester. With more than 45 years of experience, he has authored more than 400 publications--including over 50 books--reports and presentations, taught more than 70 courses, and is the Editor on many journals including the Founding Editor of Petroleum Science and Technology.