This course provides an introduction to non-thermal conventional heavy oil on-site recovery techniques. Topics include: Alberta geological formations where heavy oil is located as well as the trapping mechanism; cold production is analyzed in terms of pumps, sand production and wormholes; pipelines and facilities; waterflooding techniques and methods; enhanced oil recovery (EOR); upgrading and marketing of heavy oil in terms of Canadian and International operations.
Required course: PETR-110 Petroleum Applications Overview. Note for self-study option of this course: course starts when registration processed; registrations accepted between Aug 20, 2010 - Dec 18, 2010.
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