Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Modeling by mathematical expression
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-11
2008-03-11
Rodriguez, Paul (Department: 2123)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Modeling by mathematical expression
C703S010000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10376303
ABSTRACT:
Method for modeling the flocculation conditions of hydrocarbon-containing fluids under pressure, related to a reference fluid. The asphaltenic properties are modeled from the results of an experimental study of a single asphaltenic reference fluid and by means of homothetic transformation laws. These reduced data allow to deal with asphaltenes flocculation in an industrial simulator working according to a simplified model. It is then possible to predict the amounts of asphaltenes that will flocculate in a reservoir or in a reactor during development, considering the variable pressure and composition conditions. Application: optimization of the development conditions of reservoirs or of an industrial reactor in which asphaltenic fluids undergo expansions.
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Jullian Sophie
Mougin Pascal
Pina Annabelle
Antonelli Terry Stout & Kraus LLP
Guill Russ
Institut Francais du Pe'trole
Rodriguez Paul
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