Overview of the technology and status of oil sands development

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5463212

Detamore, R J

In conjunction with the increasing emphasis upon alternate energy sources, interest in the oil sands resource is discussed. This paper reviews the primary established oil sands recovery techniques including surface mining, surface retorting, in situ thermal and nonthermal in situ, and presents an overview of their application in specific projects.

• Research Organization: Pace Co Consult and Eng Inc, Denver, Colo
• OSTI ID: 5463212
• Report Number(s): CONF-810812-
• Journal Information: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States), Vol. 2; Conference: IECEC conference, Atlanta, GA, USA, 9 Aug 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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