Introducing Model Emulsions For the Petroleum Industry | Energy In A Flash

How are the emulsions formed during production from the oil reservoirs? Why is it important? How can we replicate the features of the field emulsions and why should we do this?

This video talks about these issues and presents the steps followed in our research group to introduce the SAGD model emulsion.

Arian Velayati is a PhD Student in Dr. Alireza Nouri’s lab in the Faculty of Engineering. The research falls under the category: Energy generation, harvesting, and production

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