Analysis of reverse combustion in tar sands: a one-dimensional model

Technical Report · Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5234348· OSTI ID:5234348

Amr, A

This paper describes a one-dimensional numerical model which simulates oil recovery from tar sands by reverse combustion. The method of lines is used to solve the nonlinear differential equations describing the flow. The effects of volumetric air flux on the peak temperature, flame velocity, and oil recovery efficiency are reported. The results are compared to the results of relevant experimental studies.

• Research Organization: Wyoming Univ., Laramie (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-78ET13101
• OSTI ID: 5234348
• Report Number(s): DOE/LETC-1761-2/1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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04 OIL SHALES AND TAR SANDS
OIL SANDS
REVERSE COMBUSTION
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
SIMULATION
BITUMENS
EFFICIENCY
ONE-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS
RECOVERY
BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COMBUSTION
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OXIDATION
TAR
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
040401* - Oil Shales & Tar Sands- In Situ Methods
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