Microfluidics for analysis of solvent-based bitumen recovery methods and rapid measurement of relevant fluid properties

用于分析溶剂型沥青回收方法和快速测量相关流体特性的微流体

• 批准号: 485761-2015
• 负责人: Sinton, David
• 金额: $ 8.66万
• 依托单位: University of Toronto
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Collaborative Research and Development Grants
• 财政年份: 2017
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2017-01-01 至 2018-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=618464
• 关键词: Microfluidics; analysis; solvent; based; bitumen

This proposal describes the development and application of microfluidics for analysis of solvent-based bitumenrecovery methods and rapid measurement of relevant fluid properties. The work will directly inform andimprove Canadian oil recovery operations, in close partnership with Calgary-based Suncor Energy.Specifically, the project will assess the effectiveness of solvent-based bitumen recovery methods in addition to,or instead of, steam in the traditional in situ process. Solvent processes have potential to greatly reduce steamuse, the associated CO2 emissions, and the associated cost. Particularly in a low-oil-price environment suchnew approaches are essential and this project brings new tools to assess the potential of solvent strategies.The workplan involves two parallel segments targeting the two main objectives. The first objective is todevelop and apply micromodels to evaluate the thermal and transport dynamics in solvent processes. Thesecond objective is to develop and apply microfluidic-based measurements of solubility and viscosity forrelevant fluid mixtures at reservoir conditions. Both segments are enabled by new capabilities recentlyachieved within the group, and both will uniquely inform the industry.Suncor Energy is strongly supporting this project through both cash and in-kind contributions, and now has anestablished track record of collaboration with the research group. The company is uniquely well positioned toleverage the research and HQP outputs of the program.

该提案描述了微流体技术在溶剂型沥青回收方法分析和相关流体性质快速测量中的发展和应用。这项工作将直接通知和改进加拿大石油回收业务，与卡尔加里的森科尔能源公司密切合作。具体来说，该项目将评估溶剂基沥青回收方法的有效性，除了或代替传统的原位过程中的蒸汽。溶剂法有可能大大减少蒸汽的使用、相关的CO2排放和相关的成本。特别是在低油价环境中，此类新方法至关重要，该项目带来了评估溶剂策略潜力的新工具。工作计划涉及针对两个主要目标的两个平行部分。第一个目标是开发和应用微观模型来评估溶剂过程中的热和传输动力学。第二个目标是开发和应用基于微流体的溶解度和粘度测量方法，用于在油藏条件下相关流体混合物。这两个部分都是由集团内部最近实现的新功能所实现的，并且都将为行业提供独特的信息。森科尔能源通过现金和实物捐助大力支持该项目，现在已经建立了与研究小组合作的记录。该公司是唯一的定位，以提高研究和HQP的产出计划。