Stimulation plays a crucial role in the oil and gas industry, particularly in the acidizing process. Thus, the development of acidification processes is essential for improving the productivity index and enhancing the physical properties of reservoirs. This research investigates the effect of Tin oxide (SnO2) and Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanomaterials on the surface properties in acidic media of hydrochloric acid (HCl) at various acid and nanomaterials concentrations, as well as their impact on the wettability of carbonate rocks. To achieve this, surface tension, contact angle, and zeta-potential were measured using various instruments. The findings show that SnO2 and TiO2,
... Show MoreHydrocarbon estimation is a vital step for formation evaluation and development plans, significantly impacting the decision-making process. Well logs data from 40 wells in the Nasiriyah oilfield was utilised to characterise the Mishrif formation and construct a 3D static model. This model illustrates the spatial distribution of petrophysical properties and calculates the Original Oil in Place volume (OOIP) using a volumetric approach.
The model incorporates water saturation, effective porosity, permeability, and a 2D structural, which is discretized by 317130 grids. These petrophysical properties are populated in 3D dimensions using the geostatistical method SGS. At the same time, the difference in depths of OWC is captu
... Show MoreThe present study is conducted to investigate the adsorption desulfurization process for eliminating sulfur from a simulated fuel within a sulfur content range similar to what exists in typical naphtha streams. The model oil, n-hexane, was sulfurized with dibenzothiophene (DBT), which is the most complex form of sulfur constituents in fuels. Corncob, a natural biomass waste material, was utilized to accomplish the adsorption remedy of sulfur.
The carbonization process took place at 500 °C. FTIR, SEM, XRD, AFM, and BET-surface area facilitated a comprehensive characterization of carbonized corncob (CC) adsorbent. The results showed that the corncob sample has homogeneous surfaces and relatively analogou
... Show MoreWith increasing population and development, the resources of fossil fuels decreased, leading to the need to find alternative sources of energy. Furthermore, the use of fossil fuels is accompanied by several downsides including environmental fatality associated with toxic gas emissions from diesel engines and continuous increase of the price of diesel fuel. Biodiesel is one of the most important types of renewable energy that replaces the fossil fuel requirement (mineral diesel) and maintains eco-friendly sustainability. Calcium is an essential plant nutrient as it plays an important role in the formation of plant cell walls and membranes. Therefore, the fallen leaves of mango tree can be utilized to produce nano calcium oxide and se
... Show MoreThe region of Kirkuk and its surrounding areas, including (Baba, Jambour, Qara Chuq, Qaiyarah, Demir Dagh, Bai Hassan, Taq Taq, Makhul, Gilabat as well as southern Mosul and the cities of Erbil and Sulymania, are known as one of the oldest discovered oil fields in northern Iraq. This area presents a significant opportunity for further organic geochemical analysis to describe maturation zones and estimate economically generated hydrocarbons with particular reference to the Sargelu formation, to enhance hydrocarbons productivity. To assess the potential of these oil fields, it is essential to perform correlation, comparisons, and geochemical analyses of the data collected from exploration wells in the surrounding area. This approach p
... Show MoreA comparative study for two nanoscale semiconductors (TiO2 and WO3) was conducted as heterogeneous photocatalysts to degrade about 50 ppm of Congo red dye in an aqueous solution. The reaction was carried out in a batch reactor placed in a dark box and equipped with an air pump. The dye solution and 0.2 g/L of the catalyst were mixed, firstly, in a dark environment to monitor the amount of adsorbed dye, then the ultraviolet light was turned on with two different powers (15 and 30 W) to study the photocatalytic degradation reactions. The results showed that TiO2 had higher photocatalytic activity to degrade the dye. The CRD removal values for TiO2 and WO3 were 99.67 and 72.16 %, r
... Show MoreRecently, one of the most crucial objectives for the petroleum refining industries is producing clean or eco-friendly fuel. The world demands clean diesel utilizing simple processes under safe conditions (i.e., moderate operating conditions). For this purpose, an oscillatory helical baffled reactor (OHBR) was designed to improve the oxidative desulfurization (ODS) process, which is achieved here by converting sulfur compounds found in diesel fuel using a new homemade nanocatalyst. First, the homemade catalyst support, γ-alumina nanoparticles, was prepared using precipitation technology. The γ-Al2O3 was then used to design the synthetic nanocatalyst made of iron oxide using the IWI technology with 5% Fe2<
... Show MoreThere is a growing imperative to extract oil not only through primary and secondary means but also via tertiary recovery methods to meet the escalating global energy demands. Consequently, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) is slated to increase significance in the oil industry in the coming years. The amalgamation of low salinity water (LSW) with chemicals to augment oil recovery has gained substantial traction in recent years owing to its demonstrated effectiveness. In this study, a systematic investigation utilizing contact angle measurements to elucidate the underlying mechanisms was undertaken. The results reveal that the contact angle (CA) demonstrated the effectiveness of the combined fluid in altering the wettability from oil-wet t
... Show MoreElastic parameters are essential for understanding the behavior of materials under stress, including their tendency for deformation and failure. Elastic modulus is a key parameter, which can be determined using static and dynamic methods. Dynamic methods involve analyzing properties from well logging such as density and wave velocity (compressional and shear waves), while static techniques quantify properties in a laboratory setting. While static techniques are the most accurate, they are also expensive and time consuming. However, there are correlations available to estimate static modules from dynamic modules, although many are specific to certain formations and not applicable to different rock types. In this paper, a new correlation
... Show MoreThe assessment of petroleum characteristics through well log analysis has always been essential for identifying and evaluating hydrocarbon-bearing zones. This study presents a comprehensive re-evaluation and correction of five well log data sets from Khasib formation which is the primary reservoir in the East Baghdad oil field (10 kilometers east of Baghdad City). The corrected data sets were utilized to calculate key parameters, including water saturation, porosity, lithology, and shale volume. Lithology was determined using M-N cross-plots and neutron-density analysis, which showed that the Khasib formation mainly consists of limestone, with calcite as main mineral components and minor amounts of dolomite. Shale volume was assesse
... Show MoreTheobromine, theophylline, and caffeine retention times in a C18 HPLC column (stationary phase) were investigated as a function of mobile phase flow rate, mobile phase composition, and column temperature. When the mobile phase flow rate increased from 0.1 to 1 mL/min and the methanol concentration increased from 5 to 30%, the retention time and peak width of these three compounds were found to be reduced. While there was a small influence of increasing the mobile phase flow rate on the resolution, decreasing the methanol concentration in the mobile phase considerably reduced the resolution. In addition, the mobile phase flow rate and composition were determined to have a more significant impact than the column temperature
... Show MoreDevelopment of a mature oil reservoir blocks strategy in optimizing hydrocarbon production from mature oil fields. Using dynamic modeling techniques together with subsurface interpretations that were based on sharply adjacent well data, the study has presented new development well placements. Production data studies, pressure surveys, and detailed subsurface studies will be integrated to improve the understanding of the reservoir behavior to predict reservoir performance. The key findings indicate high increments in oil production on account of the implementation of new development wells. The current research provides not only empirical evidence supporting the efficacy of strategic drilling but also lends a structured workflow appli
... Show MoreGiven the significant differences in gas accumulation modes, coal reservoir characteristics, and gas preservation conditions for ultra-deep coalbed methane (vertical depth > 3000 m, measured depth > 5000 m), their production characteristics, flowback patterns, and flow phase classifications also vary greatly. Additionally, there are limitations in the production technologies applicable to deep reservoirs. To explore the relationship between the production characteristics of deep coalbed methane and medium-shallow coalbed methane, as well as to investigate suitable technologies for deep coalbed methane, this paper uses Well Q1 as an example and conducts research and analysis based on reservoir engineering theory. It is believed
... Show MoreHydrocarbons play a substantial role in the energy industry; however, maintaining a steady and optimal production rate in deviated wells remains a significant challenge, especially due to flow bottlenecks that reduce output efficiency. This study focuses on identifying and resolving production constraints in a deviated well located in the TK oil field in North Iraq with a total measured depth of 9639.5 ft. The true vertical depth is at 8137 ft. at an inclination angle of 39.90o. The well failed to meet the pre-evaluated rate of 1044 STB/D based on the current conditions. To accomplish the optimum rate, the deviated well S17 is subjected to nodal analysis and various possible alterations in the well geometry and production
... Show MoreThe azo dye brilliant reactive red K-2BP (λmax = 534 nm) is widely used for coloring textiles because of its low-cost and tolerance fastness properties. Wastewaters treatment that contains the dye by conventional ways is usually inadequate due to its resistance to biological and chemical degradation. During this study, the continuous reactor of an advanced oxidation method supported the use of H2O2/sunlight, H2O2/UV, H2O2/TiO2/sunlight, and H2O2/TiO2/UV for decolorization of brilliant reactive red dye from the effluent. The existence of an optimum pH, H2O2 concentration, TiO2 concentration, and d
... Show MoreOil recovery could be impacted by the relation between vertical permeability (Kv) and horizontal permeability (Kh) (Kv/Kh). 4816 plugs that have been getting hold of 18 wells of Mishrif formation in the West Qurna oilfield were used. Kv/Kh data provided some scatter, but the mean is ~1. Kv/Kh =1 was used for the Petrel model before upscaling according to the heterogeneity of each layer.
Kv/Kh values for Mishrif Formation in West Qurna Oilfield are 0.8 for relatively homogeneous, 0.4 for heterogeneous rock, and 0.1 for cap rocks (CRII).
Eclipse TM was used for reservoir simulation. PVT and SCAL data e
... Show MoreAeration system in the cultivation of Chlorella Sp. Microalgae using dairy wastewater as culture media was addressed in the current study. This research aimed to study the effect of aeration in the bubble column bioreactor on the biological synergy between microalgae and bacteria if they are present in the same place. The results show that the sterilization stage is not the dominant step in the success of microalgae cultivation in water-rich organic waste. There is a clear convergence between the growth rate of Chlorella microalgae in the sterilized and non-sterilized culture media, which gives realism if the proposal is applied industrially. Through the information obtained the aerobic bacteria in the non-sterilized me
... Show MoreSilica-based mesoporous materials are a class of porous materials with unique characteristics such as ordered pore structure, large surface area, and large pore volume. This review covers the different types of porous material (zeolite and mesoporous) and the physical properties of mesoporous materials that make them valuable in industry. Mesoporous materials can be divided into two groups: silica-based mesoporous materials and non-silica-based mesoporous materials. The most well-known family of silica-based mesoporous materials is the Mesoporous Molecular Sieves family, which attracts attention because of its beneficial properties. The family includes three members that are differentiated based on their pore arrangement. In this review,
... Show MoreThe biochar prepared from sawdust raw material was applied in this study for the treatment of wastewater polluted with methyl orange dye. The effect of pH (2-11), initial concertation (50-250 mg/L) and time were studied. The isotherm of Langmuir, Frendluch and temkin models studied. The Langmuir model was the best to explain the adsorption process, maximum uptake was 136.67 mg/g at 25Co of methyl orange dye. Equilibrium reached after four hours of contact for most adsorbents.The values of thermodynamic parameters ∆G were negative at various temperatures, so the process spontaneous, while ∆H values were 16683 j/mol and ∆S values was 60.82 j/mol.k.
Water contamination is a pressing global concern, especially regarding the presence of nitrate ions. This research focuses on addressing this issue by developing an effective adsorbent for removing nitrate ions from aqueous solutions. two adsorbents Chitosan-Zeolite-Zirconium (Cs-Ze-Zr composite beads and Chitosan-Bentonite-Zirconium Cs-Bn-Zr composite beads were prepared. The study involved continuous experimentation using a fixed bed column with varying bed heights (1.5 and 3 cm) and inlet flow rates (1 and 3 ml/min). The results showed that the breakthrough time increased with higher bed heights for both Cs-Ze-Zr and Cs-Bn-Zr composite beads. Conversely, an increase in flow rate led to a decrease in breakthrough time. Notab
... Show MoreA hierarchically porous structured zeolite composite was synthesized from NaX zeolite supported on carbonaceous porous material produced by thermal treatment for plum stones which is an agro-waste. This kind of inorganic-organic composite has an improved performance because bulky molecules can easily access the micropores due to the short diffusion path to the active sites which means a higher diffusion rate. The composite was prepared using a green synthesis method, including an eco-friendly polymer to attach NaX zeolite on the carbon surface by phase inversion. The synthesized composite was characterized using X-ray diffraction spectrometry, Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy d
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