Study of foreign technologies relating to the exploitation of heavy oil reserves
The purpose of this study and report is to provide an in-depth assessment of foreign technology relating to the recovery of heavy crude oil in order to recognize and appraise processes and techniques that could influence or aid the development and exploitation of comparable resources in the USA. To accomplish this purpose, it was assumed and stipulated that this should include technologies in use, under development, and planned in the context of US technology, with emphasis on post-1978 activities. Even though heavy crude oil is understood to include only those liquid or semi-liquid hydrocarbons with a gravity of 20/sup 0/API or less, technology applied to lighter crude oils with in situ viscosities of the same order of magnitude as some US heavy oils are also included. Technologies primarily useful for the recovery of tar sand deposits and shale oils have been included if also applicable to heavy oil recovery.
- Research Organization:
- Roebuck Associates, Dallas, TX (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 6673859
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-15311
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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