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Gidelines of Executing the Petroleum Industry Vision in Iran (N.I.O.C)
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Sharifian, Mohammad Ali (Supervisor) ; Mobini Dehkordi, Ali (Supervisor)
Abstract
Iran is a country with bright cultural and historical background, and rich natural resources. It is also one of the important oil and gas exporters with a special geographical situation. The world energy needs are increasing rapidly and that requires higher oil production. On the other hand, oil is Iran’s most important source of revenue and the country is highly dependent on oil export. Islamic republic of Iran’s (I.R.I) 1404 program is visioning the country to be the first producer of material in the region, the second producer of oil in OPEC, and the third producer of gas in the world. Although critical conditions can slow down the process to achieve the vision, implementing this vision...
Two-phase flow separation in axial free vortex flow
, Article Journal of Computational Multiphase Flows ; Volume 9, Issue 3 , 2017 , Pages 105-113 ; 1757482X (ISSN) ; Ganjiazad, R ; Roshandel, R ; Ashjari, M. A ; Sharif University of Technology
Abstract
Multi-phase flows, particularly two-phase flows, are widely used in the industries, hence in order to predict flow regime, pressure drop, heat transfer, and phase change, two-phase flows should be studied more precisely. In the petroleum industry, separation of phases such as water from petroleum is done using rotational flow and vortices; thus, the evolution of the vortex in two-phase flow should be considered. One method of separation requires the flow to enter a long tube in a free vortex. Investigating this requires sufficient knowledge of free vortex flow in a tube. The present study examined the evolution of tube-constrained two-phase free vortex using computational fluid dynamics. The...
The effect of dispersed phase salinity on water-in-oil emulsion flow performance: A micromodel study
, Article Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research ; Volume 56, Issue 15 , 2017 , Pages 4549-4561 ; 08885885 (ISSN) ; Ayatollahi, S ; Rezaei, N ; Masihi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
American Chemical Society
2017
Abstract
In this work, the effect of brine salinity on water-in-oil emulsion flow performance in porous media is studied as it imposes a significant challenge to oil production in the petroleum industry. A crude oil sample from an Iranian oilfield and synthetic brine with different salinities (40-140 g/L salt) are used. The results show that the emulsion viscosity and interfacial tension increase slightly with salinity, while they do not considerably affect the flow behavior. The emulsion stability analysis shows that larger w/o emulsion droplets are formed for higher brine salinity, which potentially block more pore spaces through straining and interception mechanisms. This phenomenon resulted in...
Technology planning system for the Iranian petroleum industry: lessons learned from sanctions
, Article Technological Forecasting and Social Change ; Volume 122 , 2017 , Pages 170-178 ; 00401625 (ISSN) ; Ghazinoory, S ; Arasti, M ; Fassihi, S. F ; Sharif University of Technology
Abstract
Iran's petroleum industry is facing challenges including maturity of hydrocarbon fields, growing population of the nation that demands additional revenues from petroleum exports, and international economic sanctions that have limited access to technology sources. Restrictions from international technology providers have led managers of the industry enterprises to try to develop their needed technologies inside the country. The Ministry of Petroleum has supervised this and as a result, a technology planning systems has been developed and implemented since 2009. In this paper, an overview of the Iranian petroleum industry is provided from a technology planning perspective. The focus has been...
Super gas wet and gas wet rock surface: state-of- the art evaluation through contact angle analysis
, Article Petroleum ; 2021 ; 24056561 (ISSN) ; Dehghan Monfared, A ; Shayegh, F ; Barzegar, F ; Ghazanfari, M. H ; Sharif University of Technology
KeAi Communications Co
2021
Abstract
Recently, super gas wet and gas wet surfaces have been extensively attended in petroleum industry, as supported by the increasing number of publications in the last decade related to wettability alteration in gas condensate reservoirs. In many cases, contact angle measurement has been employed to assess the wettability alteration. Even though contact angle measurement seems to be a straightforward approach, there exist many misuses of this technique and consequently misinterpretation of the corresponding results. In this regard, a critical inspection of the most recent updated concepts and the intervening parameters in the contact angle based wettability evaluation of liquid-solid-gas...
Solar generated steam injection in HAMCA, Venezuelan extra heavy oil reservoir; Simulation study for oil recovery performance, economical and environmental feasibilities
, Article EUROPEC 2015, 1 June 2015 through 4 June 2015 ; 2015 , Pages 1176-1202 ; 9781510811621 (ISBN) ; Ayatollahi, S ; Bashtani, F ; Romero, C ; Sharif University of Technology
Society of Petroleum Engineers
2015
Abstract
Application of solar energy compared to conventional gas-burning boilers for steam generation in thermal Enhanced Oil Recovery processes is a newly attended technology, which brings significant benefits to the petroleum industry through environmental and economical aspects. This technique is especially designed for the regions in which gas-burning steam generation is not viable in large scale. The objective of this study is to investigate about viability of using solar energy to generate steam instead of using conventional steam generators in a Venezuelan extra heavy oil reservoir. Limited gas production policy of the Venezuelan government is the major challenge for utilizing gas steam...
Rheological properties and the micromodel investigation of nanosilica gel-reinforced preformed particle gels developed for improved oil recovery
, Article Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering ; Volume 192 , 2020 ; Salehi, M. B ; Pahlevani, H ; Taghikhani, V ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2020
Abstract
Preformed particle gels (PPGs) in solutions have been widely used to suppress excess water production in mature oil reservoirs and, in turn, to improve the amount of oil recovery in brown oil fields. In this study, PPG solutions were meticulously formulated and synthesized in order to be utilized in harsh environments in terms of pressure, temperature, pH, and salinity from a free radical polymerization process. In this work, nanosilica gel at different weight percentages was added to improve the mechanical and thermal stability properties of the PPG at harsh condition: high pressure, temperature, and strain. Moreover, the effects of nanosilica gel at various concentrations, ranging from 0.0...
Pressure drop reduction of power-law fluids in hydrophobic microgrooved channels
, Article Physics of Fluids ; Volume 31, Issue 7 , 2019 ; 10706631 (ISSN) ; Moosavi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
American Institute of Physics Inc
2019
Abstract
Using hydrophobic surfaces is one of the efficient methods to preserve energy in fluid transfer systems. However, the studies have been concentrated on Newtonian fluids despite the wide applications of non-Newtonian fluids in daily life and many industries such as the biological, foodstuff, chemical, petroleum, cosmetic, and lab on a chip fields. In this study, we consider power-law fluids as a typical example of non-Newtonian fluids and investigate the effect of hydrophobic microgrooves on the pressure drop in channels by utilizing the phase field method. We demonstrate that the optimum size of the rectangular microgrooves in which the maximum pressure drop reduction (PDR) happens for both...
Prediction of waterflood performance using a modified capacitance-resistance model: A proxy with a time-correlated model error
, Article Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering ; Volume 198 , March , 2020 ; Aminshahidy, B ; Bazargan, H ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B. V
2020
Abstract
Capacitance-Resistive Model (CRM), as a fast yet efficient proxy model, suffers from some limitations in modeling relatively complex reservoirs. Some current improvements on this proxy made it a more powerful simulator with updating parameters over time. However, the model's intrinsic uncertainty arisen from simplifying fluid-flow modeling by some limited number of constant parameters is not addressed yet. In this study, this structural limitation of CRM has been addressed by introducing a time-correlated model error, including stochastic and non-stochastic parameters, embedded into this proxy's formulation. The error term's non-stochastic parameters have been tuned to be used in forecasting...
Prediction of waterflood performance using a modified capacitance-resistance model: A proxy with a time-correlated model error
, Article Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering ; Volume 198 , 2021 ; 09204105 (ISSN) ; Aminshahidy, B ; Bazargan, H ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2021
Abstract
Capacitance-Resistive Model (CRM), as a fast yet efficient proxy model, suffers from some limitations in modeling relatively complex reservoirs. Some current improvements on this proxy made it a more powerful simulator with updating parameters over time. However, the model's intrinsic uncertainty arisen from simplifying fluid-flow modeling by some limited number of constant parameters is not addressed yet. In this study, this structural limitation of CRM has been addressed by introducing a time-correlated model error, including stochastic and non-stochastic parameters, embedded into this proxy's formulation. The error term's non-stochastic parameters have been tuned to be used in forecasting...
Phosphomolybdic acid/graphene oxide as novel green catalyst using for biodiesel production from waste cooking oil via electrolysis method: Optimization using with response surface methodology (RSM)
, Article Fuel ; Volume 287 , 2021 ; 00162361 (ISSN) ; Tahvildari, K ; Hemmati, A ; Aberoomand azar, P ; Safekordi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2021
Abstract
In this study, biodiesel (FAME) was prepared using a novel heterogeneous catalyst of phosphomolybdic acid (H3PMo12O40, HPMo)/support graphene oxide (GO). The characterization of the catalyst was evaluated by SEM, EDX, Map analysis, TEM, FT-IR, and Raman analyses. The production of biodiesel from waste cooking oil (WCO) was carried out by the electrolysis method. The process of the trans-esterification reaction was optimized by applying the response surface methodology (RSM) based on the central composite design (CCD) approach. The effects of four independent variables of methanol to oil molar ratio (6–12 mol:mol), catalyst weight (0.5–1.5 wt%), time (8–24 h), and voltage (30–70 V) were...
Phosphomolybdic acid/graphene oxide as novel green catalyst using for biodiesel production from waste cooking oil via electrolysis method: optimization using with response surface methodology (RSM)
, Article Fuel ; Volume 287 , March , 2021 ; Tahvildari, K ; Hemmati, A ; Aberoomand azar, P ; Safekordi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2020
Abstract
In this study, biodiesel (FAME) was prepared using a novel heterogeneous catalyst of phosphomolybdic acid (H3PMo12O40, HPMo)/support graphene oxide (GO). The characterization of the catalyst was evaluated by SEM, EDX, Map analysis, TEM, FT-IR, and Raman analyses. The production of biodiesel from waste cooking oil (WCO) was carried out by the electrolysis method. The process of the trans-esterification reaction was optimized by applying the response surface methodology (RSM) based on the central composite design (CCD) approach. The effects of four independent variables of methanol to oil molar ratio (6–12 mol:mol), catalyst weight (0.5–1.5 wt%), time (8–24 h), and voltage (30–70 V) were...
Performance evaluation of a new nanocomposite polymer gel for water shutoff in petroleum reservoirs
, Article Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology ; 2018 ; 01932691 (ISSN) ; Ayatollahi, S ; ZareNezhad, B ; Sharif University of Technology
Taylor and Francis Inc
2018
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A new polymer gel nanocomposite is fabricated for excess water production control (water shut off) in petroleum reservoirs and its rheological behavior is evaluated in the presence of sea water and formation water at the temperature of 100 °C. It is shown that at a high salinity without using SiO2 nanoparticles, the elastic modulus of synthesized polymer gel in the presence of sea water and formation water are 12.5 Pa and 9.8 Pa respectively. However by incorporation of SiO2 nanoparticles in the polymer gel matrix, the elastic modulus of synthesized polymer gel in the presence of sea water and formation water can be improved to 13.56 Pa and 11.57 Pa respectively, which is quite interesting...
Performance evaluation of a new nanocomposite polymer gel for water shutoff in petroleum reservoirs
, Article Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology ; Volume 40, Issue 10 , 2019 , Pages 1479-1487 ; 01932691 (ISSN) ; Ayatollahi, S ; ZareNezhad, B ; Sharif University of Technology
Taylor and Francis Inc
2019
Abstract
A new polymer gel nanocomposite is fabricated for excess water production control (water shut off) in petroleum reservoirs and its rheological behavior is evaluated in the presence of sea water and formation water at the temperature of 100 °C. It is shown that at a high salinity without using SiO2 nanoparticles, the elastic modulus of synthesized polymer gel in the presence of sea water and formation water are 12.5 Pa and 9.8 Pa respectively. However by incorporation of SiO2 nanoparticles in the polymer gel matrix, the elastic modulus of synthesized polymer gel in the presence of sea water and formation water can be improved to 13.56 Pa and 11.57 Pa respectively, which is quite interesting...
Partial equilibrium modelling of world crude oil demand, supply and price
, Article Energy Systems ; Volume 8, Issue 1 , 2017 , Pages 217-226 ; 18683967 (ISSN) ; Most, D ; Ookouomi Noutchie, S. C ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer Verlag
2017
Abstract
Oil production strategies define to a large extent the future of the world crude oil market. This paper aims at modelling the long-term world crude oil supply and demand, as well as the global oil price. The main assumption is that non-OPEC and OPEC oil producers act as price-taker and strategic players respectively. The world crude oil demand is modelled as a linear price dependent function. We compare four scenarios to diagnose the OPEC’s supply behaviour: “cartel”, “oligopoly”, “mixed-cartel” and “mixed-oligopoly”. A Mixed Complementarity Problem, MCP, is used to find the Nash equilibrium point of each game scenario. The OPEC countries maximize their individual total discounted profits in...
Optimal selection of an integrated produced water treatment system in the upstream of oil industry
, Article Process Safety and Environmental Protection ; Volume 117 , 2018 , Pages 67-81 ; 09575820 (ISSN) ; Roshandel, R ; Shayegan, J ; Sharif University of Technology
Institution of Chemical Engineers
2018
Abstract
Produced water (PW), water extracted along with oil, can cause important environmental challenges due to its high volume and salinity and is considered a key factor in the economic exploitation of oil fields. Therefore, making use of a cost-effective integrated system of wastewater treatment is a fundamental requirement in oil and gas industries. In this paper, the integrated PW treatment system is presented using superstructure-based mathematical optimisation methodology which is aimed at minimising the total annual cost. Two distinct scenarios of injection and reuse in industrial scale are considered to propose an efficient and optimal integrated system. The results show that, despite the...
On the prediction of CO2 corrosion in petroleum industry
, Article Journal of Supercritical Fluids ; Volume 117 , 2016 , Pages 108-112 ; 08968446 (ISSN) ; Ghaderi Ardakani, A ; Niknejad Khomami, M ; Karimi Malekabadi, F ; Rasaei, M. R ; Mohammadi, A. H ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2016
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In this communication, a hybrid model based on Least Square Support Vector Machine (LSSVM) was constructed to predict CO2 corrosion rate. The input parameters of the model are temperature, CO2 partial pressure, flow velocity and pH. The data used for training and testing of the developed model are 612 and 109 data, respectively. In order to benefit LSSVM from Kernel learning, we compared three kernel functions to select the most efficient one. Furthermore, Coupled Simulated Annealing (CSA) optimization technique was adapted to choose the best optimal values of the model parameters. The results elucidate that Gaussian Kernel functions is the desired function which can afford high accuracy for...
On the development of a nonlinear time-domain numerical method for describing vortex-induced vibration and wake interference of two cylinders using experimental results
, Article Nonlinear Dynamics ; 2021 ; 0924090X (ISSN) ; Day, S ; Karimirad, M ; Khorasanchi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer Science and Business Media B.V
2021
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A nonlinear mathematical model is developed in the time domain to simulate the behaviour of two identical flexibly mounted cylinders in tandem while undergoing vortex-induced vibration (VIV). Subsequently, the model is validated and modified against experimental results. Placing an array of bluff bodies in proximity frequently happens in different engineering fields. Chimney stacks, power transmission lines and oil production risers are few engineering structures that may be impacted by VIV. The coinciding of the vibration frequency with the structure natural frequency could have destructive consequences. The main objective of this study is to provide a symplectic and reliable model capable...
Nanofluid-assisted gas to hydrate (GTH) energy conversion for promoting CO 2 recovery and sequestration processes in the petroleum industry
, Article Petroleum Science and Technology ; Volume 34, Issue 1 , 2016 , Pages 37-43 ; 10916466 (ISSN) ; Montazeri, V ; Sharif University of Technology
Taylor and Francis Inc
2016
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In this work the enhancement of gas to hydrate conversion employing the nanographene oxide (NGO)-based nanofluid regarding CO2 capture and sequestration recovery is investigated. A new series of experiments are carried out at different pressures, temperatures, agitation intensities and NGO promoter concentrations by using a newly developed fully automated GTH (gas to hydrate) energy converter. According to the presented results at the 3 MPa and 275.15 K and in the presence of 30 ppm NGO, it is possible to reach a CO2 gas to hydrate conversion of 95% at a low impeller speed in less than 2.5 h, which is quite interesting from an energy consumption standpoint. The presented approach can have...
Mechanistic study to investigate the effects of different gas injection scenarios on the rate of asphaltene deposition: An experimental approach
, Article Fuel ; Volume 262 , 2020 ; Zanganeh, P ; Kord, S ; Ayatollahi, S ; Amiri, A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2020
Abstract
Asphaltene deposition during enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes is one of the most problematic challenges in the petroleum industry, potentially resulting in flow blockage. Our understanding of the deposition mechanism with emphasis on the rate of the asphaltene deposition is still in its infancy and must be developed through a range of experiments and modelling studies. This study aims to investigate the rate of asphaltene deposition through a visual study under different gas injection scenarios. To visualise the asphaltene deposition, a high-pressure setup was designed and constructed, which enables us to record high-quality images of the deposition process over time. Present research...