The combination of global warming and peak oil has made finding alternative sources of energy more important than ever. Clear and rigorous, Oil Sand and Tar Production Processes will prove useful for those scientists and engineers already engaged in fossil fuel science and technology as well as scientists, non-scientists, engineers, and non-engineers who wish to gain a general overview or update of the science and technology of unconventional fossil fuels in general and oil sands in particular. The book discusses the production processes and provides methods that should reduce our environmental footprint by properly addressing surface mining and processing, in situ processes, thermal cracking and water extraction processes.
The combination of global warming and peak oil has made finding alternative sources of energy more important than ever. Clear and rigorous, Oil Sand and Tar Production Processes will prove useful for those scientists and engineers already engaged in fossil fuel science and technology as well as scientists, non-scientists, engineers, and non-engineers who wish to gain a general overview or update of the science and technology of unconventional fossil fuels in general and oil sands in particular. The book discusses the production processes and provides methods that should reduce our environmental footprint by properly addressing surface mining and processing, in situ processes, thermal cracking and water extraction processes.
Gain an expert's overview or update of the science and technology of oil sands production processes
Oil Characteristics
Surface Mining and Processing
Surface Mining
Water Extraction Process
Solvent Extraction Processes
Thermal Cracking
In Situ Processes
Cyclic Steam Stimulation and Related Methods
Dr. Speight is currently editor of the journal Petroleum Science and Technology (formerly Fuel Science and Technology International) and editor of the journal EnergySources. He is recognized as a world leader in the areas of fuels characterization and development. Dr. Speight is also Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Fuels Engineering at the University of Utah.James Speight is also a Consultant, Author and Lecturer on energy and environmental issues. He has a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, both from University of Manchester. James has worked for various corporations and research facilities including Exxon, Alberta Research Council and the University of Manchester. With more than 45 years of experience, he has authored more than 400 publications--including over 50 books--reports and presentations, taught more than 70 courses, and is the Editor on many journals including the Founding Editor of Petroleum Science and Technology.
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