Previous studies have reported contradictory behavior on the influence of salinity on enhanced oil recovery (EOR) chemicals like surfactants, polymers, and nanoparticles …
In the last two decades, ultrasound (US) technologies research has increasingly earned attention for applications in the oil and gas industry. Numerous laboratory and field research …
Carbon nanostructures exhibit unique physicochemical properties and play a significant role in modern and advanced technologies. Carbon dots (CDs) are a subset of carbon-based …
Y Zu-guo, Z Hong-yu, GUO Ji-xiang, C Yong - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
In addressing the challenge of high viscosity in Xinjiang Tahe heavy oil, crucial for optimizing extraction processes, this study focuses on identifying and analyzing the …
A Hafezi, AH Saeedi Dehaghani… - Petroleum Science …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In this study, the synergetic effect of ultrasonic waves and low-salinity water (LSW) on the oil flow in porous media was investigated. In this regard, a series of experiments including oil …
Microkinetic models are key for evaluating industrial processes' efficiency and chemicals' environmental impact. Manual construction of these models is difficult and time-consuming …
The current investigation examines the combined impacts of ultrasonic radiation and hydrogen donors on the viscosity of heavy crude oil. The impact of exposure time, power …
F Farahbod, M Afkhami Karaei - Chemistry Africa, 2024 - Springer
This study investigates the impact of nano-sized ferric oxide (diameter 75–89 nm) on the physical properties of heavy (API= 21.45), medium (API= 27.9), and light (API= 32.96) crude …