This preliminary program is subject to change.

Heavy Oil and Other Challenging Resources II


Description:
United States and Canada are home to vast heavy oil and unconventional fuel resources. There are challenges in extraction and recovery, transportation and processing of these resources. In this session we seek contributions on all aspects of heavy oil utilization.

Sponsor:
Topical D: Chemical Engineering in Oil and Gas Production and Other Complex Subsurface Processes
Co-Sponsor(s):
Transport and Energy Processes (07)


Chair:
Murray R. Gray
University of Alberta
Chemical and Materials Engineering
9107-116 St.
Edmonton, AB T6G 2V4
Phone Number: 780-492-7965
Fax Number: 780-492-2881
Email: murray.gray@ualberta.ca


Papers:
99a
Barriers and Challenges to the Selective Removal of Vanadium From the Asphaltene Fraction
Greg P. Dechaine, University of Alberta; Murray R. Gray, University of Alberta
99b
Solubility and Mass Transfer Parameters of Hydrogen in Vacuum Residues Under Hydroconversion Conditions
Mariela Sanoja, University of Pittsburgh; Laurent Sehabiague, University of Pittsburgh; Yannick J. Heintz, University of Pittsburgh; Rachid Oukaci, Energy Technology Partners; Morsi Badie I., University of Pittsburgh
99c
On Specific Partial Molar Volume of Asphaltenes in Organic Liquids and Their Solubility Parameters
Kasra Nikooyeh, University of Alberta; John M. Shaw, University of Alberta
99d
Upgrading of Athabasca Oilsands Bitumen by Low Temperature Natural Zeolite Cracking
A.S.M. Junaid, University of Alberta; W. Wang, University of Alberta; C. Street, University of Alberta; M. Rahman, University of Alberta; W. McCaffrey, University of Alberta; S. Kuznicki, University of Alberta
99e
Supercritical Water to Upgrade Petroluem Feedstock
Ki-Hyouk Choi, Saudi Aramco; Ali M. Al-Somali, Saudi Aramco; Mohammad F. Aljishi, Saudi Aramco; Joo-Hyeong Lee, Saudi Aramco; Mohammed R. Al-Dossary, Saudi Aramco; Ashok K. Punetha, Saudi Aramco
99f
Separation of Heavy Oil Emulsions
Jayant P. Rane, City College of New York; David Harbottle, The City College of The City University of New York; Sanjoy Banerjee, Energy Institute, City College of New York