Nanoparticles: An Emerging Technology for Oil Production and Processing Applications, 1st ed. 2021
Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology Series, Vol. 32

Coordinators: Nassar Nashaat N., Cortés Farid B., Franco Camilo A.

Language: English

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This book assesses the current development and potential applications of nanoparticle technology in oil industry and explores new research directions in this frontier field. It outlines the theory and practical challenges of the nanoparticle colloidal behavior in oil matrixes and aqueous solutions, the interactions between rock and nanofluid, nanoparticles and asphaltenes, and the surface phenomena relevant to the application of this technology. The book also describes the transport behavior of nanoparticles in oil/sand media for in-situ upgrading and recovery of heavy oil. Currently, the main objectives of applying nanoscale materials in oil industry are the remediation of formation damage, the improvement of energy efficiency, the abatement of environmental footprints and the increment of recovery factors of oil reservoirs, to name a few. The book consists of 15 chapters with contributions by leading experts in the topics of fabrication methods, opportunities and challenges in the oil & gas industry, modeling and application of nanofluids in the field and environmental applications of nanoparticles. The growing demand for oil has led to the need to exploit unconventional oil resources, such as heavy and extra-heavy crude oil. However, in the current context, upgrading and recovery of heavy oil are highly energy and water intensive, which consequently results in environmental impacts. Therefore, it is necessary to search for new ideas and alternatives in the field of in-situ and ex-situ upgrading and recovery to improve current technologies and make them both environmentally sound and cost-effective. Research conducted by the authors and numerous other researchers has shown that nanoparticle technology could be successfully employed for enhancing the upgrading and recovery of heavy oil with cost-effective and environmentally friendly approaches. Examples on the applications of nanoparticles in heavy oil include the adsorption, oxidation, and gasification/cracking of asphaltenes, a problematic constituent present in heavy oils; in-situ upgrading of the Athabasca bitumen by multi-metallic in-situ prepared nanocatalysts; the inhibition of precipitation and deposition of asphaltnes; and the enhanced perdurability against asphaltene damage in oil sands porous media by injection of nanofluids; sequestration of oil from spilled by nanoparticles, cleaning up oil sand process affected water by integrating nanoparticle with conventional treatment processes,  etc.
Chapter 1. Nanoparticle Preparation, Stabilization and Control over Particle Size.- Chapter 2. Nanoparticles as Potential Agents for Enhanced Oil Recovery.- Chapter 3. Nanoparticles as Adsorbents for Asphaltenes.- Chapter 4. Nanoparticles as catalyst for asphaltenes and waste heavy hydrocarbons upgrading.- Chapter 5. Effect of Pressure on Thermo- and Thermocatalytic Oxidation of Asphaltenes.- Chapter 6. Nanoparticles for Heavy Oil Upgrading.- Chapter 7. Nanotechnology Applications for Viscosity Reduction of Heavy and Extra-Heavy Oils: A Review.- Chapter 8. Using Nanoparticles as Gas Foam Stabilizing Agents for Enhanced Oil Recovery Applications .- Chapter 9. Influence of Surfactant Adsorption on Surface-Functionalized Silica Nanoparticles For Gas Foam Stability.- Chapter 10. Nanoparticles for Drilling, Cementing, Hydraulic Fracturing and well stimulation Fluids .- Chapter 11. Double Purpose Drilling Fluid Based on Nanotechnology: Drilling-Induced Formation Damage Reduction and Improvement in Mud Filtrate Quality .- Chapter 12. Evaluation from Laboratory to Field Trial of Nanofluids for CaCO3 Scales Inhibition in Oil Wells.- Chapter 13. Removal of Uranium-238 from Flowback Water of Hydraulic Fracturing Processes in Unconventional Reservoirs using Phosphorus- and Nitrogen-Functionalized Activated Carbons.- Chapter 14. Nanopaticles for cleaning up Oil Sand Process-affected Water.- Chapter 15. Challenges and Uncertainties of Using Nanoparticles in Oil and Gas Applications.

Dr. Nashaat N. Nassar is a full professor in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Calgary. He leads a large research group focuses on the development and application of naturally-derived nanomaterials in energy and the environment. He established a world-leading, industrially-connected Laboratory for Nanomaterials Research, and he is currently working with several national and international oil and gas companies to commercialize his research. Energy and environment applications are the dominant theme of his research activities to serve the Canadian community. Dr. Nassar’s research program emphasizes on the development of new technologies to improve the sustainability of unconventional hydrocarbon recovery processes and to advance the transition to low carbon energy sources. Dr. Nassar communicated his scientific knowledge through publishing 110 peer-reviewed journal papers, ten book chapters, two books, seven filed USA patents and six invention disclosures, and founded two spin off companies (NanoSoln Inc. and Carbon OxyTech Inc.). He has an h-index of 42 and his work has been cited 5179 times. He has received several prestigious awards and has delivered 50 invited talks in renowned national and international conferences and universities. Not only is he pushing the limits of science and technology in his field, but he does also so in collaboration with national and international top-ranked industrial sponsors, who understand and benefit from his unique approach to solving real world problems. Funding for his research has been through national programs such as NSERC DG, Engage, and Alliance, provincial funding through Alberta Innovates, industry contracts with Cenovus Energy, Seven Generation Energy, Executive Mat Services, and international funding through organizations such as CIATEC-PROFTECH-CONACYT-PEMEX, Mexico; Chevron USA Inc; QEERI in Qatar, and Werner Graupe International. He trained 11 postdoctoral fellows, 12

Translates the findings from research studies in nanoscience and nanotechnology into potential practical applications

Provides an overview of current applications and highlights future prospects and challenges

Includes several examples of environmental applications of nanoparticles