P Zuo, S Qu, W Shen - Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2019 - Elsevier
Asphaltenes, complex aromatic compounds from various carbonaceous sources, could be obtained by solvent dissolution, filtration and adsorption. It was difficult to clarify the …
In this work, we evaluate the effect of nanoparticles and nanofluids as viscosity reducers for heavy crude oil (HO). The effect of alumina, silica and acidic silica nanoparticles was …
NN Nassar, A Hassan, P Pereira-Almao - Energy & Fuels, 2011 - ACS Publications
This study investigates the adsorption and oxidation of asphaltenes onto nanoparticles. Six different metal oxide nanoparticles were employed, namely, Fe3O4, Co3O4, TiO2, MgO …
CA Franco, R Zabala, FB Cortés - Journal of Petroleum Science and …, 2017 - Elsevier
In Colombia, the estimated reserves of crude oil are approximately 2.0 thousand million barrels, decreasing by approximately 13% in the last year according to the National …
The deposition of asphaltenes is one of the most difficult problems to overcome in oil production and processing. The presence of asphaltenes in crude oil, and consequently, the …
NN Nassar, A Hassan, P Pereira-Almao - Energy & Fuels, 2011 - ACS Publications
Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing technology with considerable potential applications and benefits. Among the numerous applications of nanotechnology for energy and the …
The effects of surface acidity and basicity of metal oxide nanoparticles on the thermodynamics of asphaltene adsorption were studied. Three different categories of metal …
Preventing asphaltene-related damage in hydrocarbon reservoirs is an important concern. Many investigations have been performed on asphaltene and its effects and how to reduce …
Heavy and extra-heavy oils generally exhibit high viscosity, which is detrimental to their production, transport, and refining. The oil and gas industry has thoroughly investigated the …