Heavy Oil Recovery and Upgrading

Heavy Oil Recovery and Upgrading covers properties, factors, methods and all current and upcoming processes, giving engineers, new and experienced, the full spectrum of recovery choices, including SAGD, horizontal well technology, and hybrid approaches. Moving on to the upgrading and refining of the product, the book also includes information on in situ upgrading, refining options, and hydrogen production. Rounding out with environmental effects, management methods on refinery waste, and the possible future configurations within the refinery, this book provides engineers with a single source to make decisions and manage the full range of challenges.

Presents the properties, mechanisms, screening criteria and field applications for heavy oil enhanced recovery projectsIncludes current upgrading options and future methods for refining heavy oil developmentFills in the gaps between literature and practical application for everyday industry reference

Part I: Recovery 1. Heavy Oil, Extra Heavy Oil, and Tar Sand Bitumen 2. Occurrence and Properties 3. Non-Thermal Methods of Recovery 4. Thermal Methods of Recovery 5. Recovery by Mining

Part II: Upgrading 6. Upgrading during Recovery 7. Refining Heavy Oil and Extra-Heavy Oil 8. Thermal Cracking 9. Catalytic Cracking 10. Hydrotreating and Desulfurization 11. Hydrocracking 12. Hydrogen Production  13. Solvent Processes 14. Environmental Effects 15. Heavy Oil Recovery and Upgrading - The Future