Parametric analysis of in situ retorting options for NOSR 1

Technical Report · Mon Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5101253· OSTI ID:5101253

A parametric analysis was performed in evaluating the vertical MIS technologies as a function of retort configuration, shale grade, oil yield, costs and resource compatibility. Two basic retorting scenarios were evaluated: MIS retorting alone, and MIS/surface retorting combination. In all cases the raw shale oil was upgraded to produce refinery feedstock grade shale oil. Based on an assessment of the NOSR 1 resource, it is determined that in situ grades of 20 gpt with surface retorting grades of 37.5 gpt can be supported by the resource for the production of 50,000 BPD of shale oil over at least 20 to 25 years plant life. However, based on the current level of development of MIS technology, it is believed 80% in situ retort yields are not possible. It is concluded that the NOSR resource is not configured for current MIS retorting technologies to be a viable alternative to surface retorting technologies.

• Research Organization: TRW Energy Systems Planning Div., McLean, VA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC01-78RA32012
• OSTI ID: 5101253
• Report Number(s): DOE/RA/32012-T17; ON: DE84006900
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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04 OIL SHALES AND TAR SANDS
040100* -- Oil Shales & Tar Sands-- Reserves & Exploration-- (-1989)
040401 -- Oil Shales & Tar Sands-- In Situ Methods
True & Modified
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
DECOMPOSITION
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
IN-SITU PROCESSING
IN-SITU RETORTING
MINERAL OILS
MINERAL RESOURCES
MODIFIED IN-SITU PROCESSES
NAVAL OIL SHALE RESERVES
OIL SHALE DEPOSITS
OIL YIELDS
OILS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PROCESSING
RESERVES
RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
RESOURCES
RETORTING
SHALE OIL
YIELDS