Browsing Theses by Subject "enhanced oil recovery"
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Investigation of Reactivity Ratios for the AMPS/AAm/AAc Terpolymer and Associated Copolymers
(University of Waterloo, 2015-07-29)Water-soluble polymers of acrylamide (AAm) and acrylic acid (AAc) have significant potential in enhanced oil recovery, as well as in other specialty applications. However, to improve the shear strength of the polymer, it ... -
Mass Transfer Mechanisms during the Solvent Recovery of Heavy Oil
(University of Waterloo, 2009-06-18)Canada has the second largest proven oil reserves next to Saudi Arabia which is mostly located in Alberta and Saskatchewan but is unconventional heavy oil and bitumen. The tar sands are found at the surface and are mined, ...