A Comprehensive Evaluation of High Viscous Crude Oil from Shuguang No. 1 Zone of Liaohe Oil Field

2003 ◽  
Vol 21 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 1077-1088 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ze Jin ◽  
Kejian Liao
Keyword(s):  
Crude Oil ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Oil Field

TEMPERATURE EFFECT ON DENSITY AND VISCOSITY OF LIGHT, MEDIUM, AND HEAVY CRUDE OILS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Sagdeev ◽  
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Ch. Isyanov ◽  
I Gabitov ◽  
V Khairutdinov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crude Oil ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Viscosity Data ◽  
Rotational Viscometer ◽  
Correct Operation ◽  
Hydrostatic Weighing ◽  
Weighing Method ◽  
Light Medium ◽  
Measured Density

The density and dynamic viscosity of four light, medium, and heavy (extra-viscous) crude oil samples from Tatarstan Oil Field (Russian Federation) have been measured over the temperature range from (293 to 473) K (for density) and from (293 to 348) K (for viscosity) at atmospheric pressure (101 kPa). The density measurements were made using a new densimeter based on hydrostatic weighing method. The viscosity measurements of the same crude oil samples were made us-ing Brookfield rotational viscometer (DV-II+PRO, LVD-II+PRO). The combined expanded uncertainty of the density, viscosity, atmospheric pressure, and temperature measurements at 0.95 confidence level with a coverage factor of k = 2 is estimated to be 0.16 %, 1.0 %, 1.0 %, and 20 mK, respectively. For validation of the reliability and accuracy of the measured density data and correct operation of the new densimeter, all oil samples were measured using the pycnometric method. The present study showed that the densities measured using the new hydrostatic weighing densimeter (HWD) are agree with the values obtained with pycnometric method within (0.03 to 0.14) %. The measured density and viscosity data were used to develop widerange correlations as a function of temperature and API characteristics. The measured densities were represented using simple function of temperature (polynomial type) with API gravity dependent parameters with an accuracy of AAD within from (0.10 to 0.18) %. The measured viscosity data were also used to develop linear Arrhenius and VTF models. API gravity dependence of the Arrhenius parameters was studied.

scholarly journals THE FATE OF TWO LARGE OIL SPILLS IN THE ARABIAN GULF

1983 ◽  
Vol 1983 (1) ◽  
pp. 377-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
William J. Lehr ◽  
Murat S. Belen
Keyword(s):  
Crude Oil ◽  
Computer Model ◽  
Trajectory Analysis ◽  
Oil Spills ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Unidentified Source ◽  
Offshore Oil ◽  
Large Sections

ABSTRACT In August and October 1980, two large oil spills occurred in the Arabian Gulf. The first, from an unidentified source, involved about 20,000 barrels of crude oil and impacted the entire north and west coasts of the island nation of Bahrain. The second occurred when the Ron Tapmeyer platform in the Hasbah offshore oil field blew out, releasing an estimated 50,000 barrels of thick crude into the Gulf. The spill subsequently covered large sections of the coastline of Qatar. The fate of the oil from these spills is examined with respect to the unique conditions found in the region. A computer model is used for trajectory analysis of the spills and hypothesizing the possible origin of the first spill. Methods of cleanup and problems with the weathered oil are mentioned. The environmental damage caused by the Bahrain spill is assessed.

scholarly journals Naturally occurring radioactive materials and related hazard indices in Ahdeb oil field

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (27) ◽  
pp. 164-173
Author(s):  
Zainab Mohammed Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Crude Oil ◽  
Activity Concentration ◽  
International Comparisons ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Oil Fields ◽  
Hazard Indices ◽  
Radioactive Materials ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials ◽  
Crude Oil Sludge

In this work, measurements of activity concentration of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) isotopes and their related hazard indices for several materials such as crude oil, sludge and water in Ahdeb oil fields in Waste governorate using high pure germanium coaxial detection technique. The average values for crude oil samples were174.72Bq/l, 43.46Bq/l, 355.07Bq/l, 264.21Bq/l, 122.52nGy/h, 0.7138, 1.1861, 0.601 mSv/y, 0.1503mSv/y and 1.8361 for Ra-226, Ac-228, K-40, Ra eq, D, H-external and H-internal respectively. According to the results; the ratio between 238U to 232Th was 4, which represents the natural ratio in the crust earth; therefore, one can be strongly suggested that the geo-stricture of the Ahdeb oil fields dose not contents any kind of rocks. Although the results indicate the rising in the activity concentration of NORM isotopes, the national and international comparisons proved that it is still in the world range limits.

Crude oil from the Tasbulat oil field on the Mangyshlak Peninsula

1968 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 396-400
Author(s):  
E. S. Levchenko ◽  
E. A. Ponomareva
Keyword(s):  
Crude Oil ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Mangyshlak Peninsula

Alaskan Transportation: An Overview of Some Aspects of Transporting Alaskan Crude Oil

1979 ◽  
Vol 16 (03) ◽  
pp. 211-224
Author(s):  
Stanley Factor ◽  
Sandra J. Grove
Keyword(s):  
Crude Oil ◽  
Gulf Coast ◽  
The United States ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Oil Well ◽  
Paper Briefly ◽  
The North ◽  
Prudhoe Bay ◽  
Design Construction ◽  
Commercial Oil

The first commercial oil well in Alaska was drilled in 1901, but it was in 1968 that Alaska was thrust into prominence as an oil producer with the discovery of the Prudhoe Bay field, the largest oil field ever found in the United States. This paper briefly explores the transportation-related aspects of the design, construction, and operation of the pipeline and support facilities. The pipeline terminates at Port Valdez on Prince William Sound. It is from here that the second leg of the journey to the energy-hungry lower 48 states begins. A thoroughly modern and unique marine transportation system is being utilized to transport approximately 1.2 million barrels (191 000 m3) per day of Alaskan crude oil to West and Gulf Coast refineries. The Valdez Terminal, the pipeline, the North Slope supply, and vessel particulars and operations are discussed; in addition, environmental and legal problems are outlined.

Evaluation of a Composite Flooding Formula Used to Enhance the Oil Recovery of Ansai Oil Field

2020 ◽  
Vol 984 ◽  
pp. 183-188
Author(s):  
Rong Jun Zhang ◽  
Xiao Ke Wang ◽  
Jin Lin Zhao ◽  
Zheng Peng Zhou ◽  
Gang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Interfacial Tension ◽  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Chemical Flooding ◽  
Surfactant Flooding ◽  
Technical Requirements ◽  
Viscoelastic Surfactant

The composite flooding formula utilizes the characteristics of polymer flooding and surfactant flooding to compensate for the shortage of single component chemical flooding, reduce the oil-water interfacial tension to a certain extent, and broaden the maintenance range of low interfacial tension. The combined effects and synergies in the oil displacement process enhance oil recovery and allow it to adapt to a wider range of reservoir conditions. In this paper, the high surface active polymer-surfactant flooding formula suitable for the Chang 6 reservoir in Ansai Oilfield was evaluated. The general technical index of the viscoelastic surfactant fracturing fluid and the composite flooding surfactant were evaluated. The technical requirements are evaluation criteria, and comprehensive evaluation is made from several aspects such as salt tolerance, interfacial tension and emulsifying properties.

The Economics of Old Field Oil Supply

1989 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Richard D. Farmer
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
The United States ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Oil Fields ◽  
Crude Oil Price ◽  
Old Field ◽  
Price Controls ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Production Losses

Most additions to proved reserves of crude oil in the United States are associated with reserve revisions and reservoir extensions, which derive exclusively from the continuing development of known oil fields. This paper reviews the major activities pursued by oil field operators that determine the level of production from those fields. Reported reserve additions reflect the consequencies of these activities for the productive capability of old fields and, thus, should be expected to be related to the costs and benefits of investing in such activities. A simple econometric, analysis is presented that demonstrates the influence of oil prices, lifting costs, taxes, and crude oil price controls on reported reserve revisions and extensions for the United States for the period 1970–1986. The strength of the relationship evaluated is particularly striking in light of the year-to-year variability of revisions data noted in other studies. Based on the economic perspective of reserve additions outlined here, U.S. reserves data for 1986 are used to provide a look at the activities that may thus be presumed to have led to the production losses recorded in that watershed year.

scholarly journals Chemical study of asphaltene inhibitors effects on asphaltene precipitation of an Iranian oil field

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 ◽  
pp. 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afshar Ahmadbaygi ◽  
Behrouz Bayati ◽  
Mohsen Mansouri ◽  
Hossein Rezaei ◽  
Masoud Riazi
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
Ftir Spectroscopy ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Chemical Study ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Asphaltene Precipitation ◽  
Spectroscopy Analysis ◽  
Synthetic Oil ◽  
Onset Point

The amount of precipitated asphaltene can be considerably reduced with pretreatment of asphaltene inhibitor, in the crude oil. Efficiency of asphaltene inhibitors mainly depends on some parameters such as pH of the oil and the chemical structure of asphaltene inhibitors. In this paper, the amounts of asphaltene precipitation have been experimentally measured using two n-paraffin precipitants; n-heptane and n-hexane. The performance of the studies on the asphaltene accumulation was studied using Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy analysis. The onset point has been determined by three different commercial asphaltene inhibitors. The results show that when an asphaltene inhibitor is not injected into the mixture of synthetic oil/n-heptane, AOP (Asphaltene Onset Point) occurs at 35 vol.% of n-heptane, while with addition of 3000 ppm of asphaltene B inhibitor, AOP occurs at 60 vol.% of n-heptane.

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