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Title: The effects of wettability and permeability on hydrocarbon foam performance in unconsolidated porous media: An experimental investigation at elevated pressure and temperature conditions

Journal Article · · Fuel

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
FE0031787
OSTI ID:
2217232
Journal Information:
Fuel, Journal Name: Fuel Vol. 359 Journal Issue: C; ISSN 0016-2361
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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