ISBN: 9781331938866 - methods for increasing the recovery from oil sands (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth exploration of the methods used to increase the amount of oil extracted from existing oil wells, focusing on the use of compressed air or natural gas, known as the Smith-Dunn or Marietta process. It also examines the process of flooding oil wells with water and vacuum pumping. The author, an expert in the field, presents a detailed discussion of the physical properties of petroleum and gases, emphasizing the role they play in oil recovery. The book delves into the concepts of viscosity, capillarity, and adhesion, explaining how they affect the movement of oil through oil-bearing formations. By examining the porosity and textures of oil sands, the author provides insights into variations in oil recovery and the challenges faced in extracting oil from different types of formations. This book serves as a valuable resource for petroleum engineers, geologists, and professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of oil recovery methods, particularly the Smith-Dunn process, and its potential to unlock additional oil reserves. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…