Technical problems in the processing of mined sand for bitumen recovery

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1967 · 7th World Petr. Congr., Mexico; (United States)

OSTI ID:6042387

Dor, A A

This paper deals with the development of the hot-water process and related operations. Reference is made to recent large scale-field test work. The handling, measurement, storage, and conditioning of feed material are discussed together with the problem of unit operation extrapolation. The crucial operation of separation of bitumen froth from sands is discussed in detail. The effect of variations in tar sand types, the design and control of the separation circuit, bitumen scavenging, tailing disposal, and factors affecting recovery and grade of bitumen are considered. The dehydration and demineralization of crude froth are discussed. Bitumen upgrading is briefly discussed and compared with current practices in the oil industry.

• Research Organization: Hanna Mining Co
• OSTI ID: 6042387
• Journal Information: 7th World Petr. Congr., Mexico; (United States), Journal Name: 7th World Petr. Congr., Mexico; (United States) Vol. PD-13(5)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

04 OIL SHALES AND TAR SANDS
040402* -- Oil Shales & Tar Sands-- Surface Methods
BITUMENS
BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
ENERGY SOURCES
FIELD TESTS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
MATERIALS
MINING
OIL SAND TAILINGS
OIL SANDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PROCESSING
RECOVERY
REFINING
SOLID WASTES
TAILINGS
TAR
TESTING
WASTES