Experimental investigation of enhancement of carbon dioxide foam stability, pore plugging, and oil recovery in the presence of silica nanoparticles
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DOI: 10.1007/s12182-018-0280-8
Abstract: The influence of surface-modified silica (SiO2) nanoparticles on the stability and pore plugging properties of foams in porous media was investigated in this study. The pore plugging ability of foams was estimated from the pressure… read more here.
Keywords: pore plugging; foam; oil recovery; stability pore ... See more keywords
In Situ Catalytic Upgrading of Heavy Crude with CAPRI: Influence of Hydrogen on Catalyst Pore Plugging and Deactivation due to Coke
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DOI: 10.3390/en11030636
Abstract: Heavy crude oil is known to have low hydrogen-to-carbon ratios compared to light oil. This is due to the significant content of carbon-rich species such as resins and asphaltenes; hence their upgrading is commonly through… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogen; pore plugging; catalyst pore; bar ... See more keywords