Practical nanotechnology for petroleum engineers. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Chun Huh, Hugh Daigle, Valentina Prigiobbe, Valentina Prigiobbe, Masa Prodanovic.
• Authors: Huh, Chun; Daigle, Hugh; Prigiobbe, Valentina; Prodanovic, Masa
• Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1. Why are Nanoparticles so Exciting? 1.2. What is There with Nanotechnology for Petroleum Engineers? 1.3. Summary of Chapters of the Book References Chapter 2: Nanoparticle Synthesis and Surface Coating 2.1. Requirements for Nanoparticles for Oilfield Use 2.2. Synthesis in the Liquid Phase 2.3. Synthesis in the Gas Phase 2.4. Nanoparticle Surface Modification & Functionalization 2.5. Other Forms of Nanomaterials 2.6. Characterization of Produced Nanoparticles 2.7. Examples of Nanoparticle Synthesis and Surface Coating 2.8. Concluding Remarks References Chapter 3: Nanoparticles in Fluids 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Dispersion Stability of Nanoparticles in Fluids 3.3. Nanoparticle Transport in Porous Media References Chapter 4: Nanoparticles at Fluid Interfaces 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Mechanism of Adsorption of Nanoparticles at Fluid-Fluid Interfaces 4.3. Stability of Thin Film Between Bubbles Within a Foam References Chapter 5: Nanomagnetism 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Nanomagnetism Basics 5.3. Hydrodynamics of Superparamagnetic Nanoparticle (SNP) Displacements 5.4. Ferrofluids 5.5. Magnetic Sensing 5.6. Hyperthermia Heating List of Abbreviations Nomenclature References Chapter 6: Nanotechnology and the environment 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Release of Nanoparticles into the Environment 6.3 Human Health Risk Assessment 6.4 Environmental Regulation References Chapter 7: Drilling and Completions 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Drilling Fluids 7.3 Fracturing Fluids 7.4 Cement Integrity 7.5 Improved Hardware Materials 7.6 Smart Coatings Nomenclature References Chapter 8: Production Operations and Flow Assurance 8.1. Introduction 8.2 Emulsion and Colloidal Particulate Removal from Produced Fluids 8.2.1 Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Removal of Oil Droplets from Produced Water 8.3 Inhibition of Scale/Organic Particulate Deposition 8.4 Flow Assurance for Oil/Gas Pipelines and Surface Facilities 8.5 MNP-Based Brine Hardness Reduction 8.6 Improved Conformance Control Using Temperature Responsive Gel 8.7 Fines Migration Control References Chapter 9: Reservoir Sensing 9.1. Enhanced Reservoir Imaging 9.2. Nanoparticles as Intelligent Tracers 9.3. Downhole Monitoring References Chapter 10: Enhanced Oil Recovery: Foams And Emulsions 10.1. Introduction 10.2. CO2 Foams for Improved Mobility Control 10.3. CO2 Foams Stabilized by Fly Ash and Other Nanoparticles 10.4. Emulsions for Improved Reservoir Sweep References Chapter 11: Enhanced Oil Recovery: Wettability Alteration And Other Topics 11.1. Introduction 11.2. Wettability Alteration and Imbibition Enhancement 11.3. Use of Nanoparticles for Surfactant/Polymer EOR 11.4. Nanoparticle-Stabilized CO2 Hydrate Structure for Improved CO2 Sequestration 11.5. Concluding Remarks References Chapter 12: Heavy Oil Recovery 12.1. Introduction 12.2. Nanoparticle-Based Oil Recovery Enhancement 12.3. Development of Catalysts for In-Situ Heavy Oil Upgrading 12.4. Development of In-Situ Upgrading Processes 12.5. Field Testing of Nano-Catalysts 12.6. Concluding Remarks References Chapter 13: Conclusions and Future Directions 13.1. Conclusions 13.2. Future Challenges in the Oil and Gas Industry 13.3. Challenges in Nanotechnology Implementation
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis a CRC title, part of the Taylor & Francis imprint, a member of the Taylor & Francis Group, the academic division of T&F Informa, plc
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 622/.3380284; Oil field chemicals; Petroleum engineering -- Materials; Oil well drilling -- Materials; Nanostructured materials -- Indiustrial applications; Petroleum industry and trade -- Technological innovations; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mining; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781351210348; 1351210343
• Related ISBNs: 9780815381495; 0815381492
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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