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Innovative drilling muds for High Pressure and High Temperature (HPHT) condition using a novel nanoparticle for petroleum engineering systems (2022)
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Martin, C. Innovative drilling muds for High Pressure and High Temperature (HPHT) condition using a novel nanoparticle for petroleum engineering systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

The negative environmental impacts of drilling muds, particularly oil-based muds, are a cause for concern to regulators and governments worldwide. As a result, rules regarding the discharge and disposal of drilling muds have tightened globally. Recen... Read More about Innovative drilling muds for High Pressure and High Temperature (HPHT) condition using a novel nanoparticle for petroleum engineering systems.

Experimental investigation of the effect of nanoparticles and polymer on interfacial tension between oil and water during Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) (2021)
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Rashid, F. Experimental investigation of the effect of nanoparticles and polymer on interfacial tension between oil and water during Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). (Dissertation). University of Salford

Nanotechnology has been generally used in several other industries, and the interest in it within the oil industry is increasing, due to its potential to deeply change enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and to improve the mechanism of recovery. With the dec... Read More about Experimental investigation of the effect of nanoparticles and polymer on interfacial tension between oil and water during Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR).

Enhanced oil recovery through integration of ultrasound and polymer flooding (2020)
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Hassan, K. Enhanced oil recovery through integration of ultrasound and polymer flooding. (Thesis). University of Salford

Initially, when an oil well is drilled the oil gushes to the surface at high pressure. However, with time the pressure declines leaving more than 50% of the oil trapped in the reservoir. Even with the introduction of current technologies, more than 4... Read More about Enhanced oil recovery through integration of ultrasound and polymer flooding.

Investigation into the design and development of a disinfection system utilising a novel spill-return atomiser (SRA) (2011)
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Stewart, J. Investigation into the design and development of a disinfection system utilising a novel spill-return atomiser (SRA). (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A novel mobile fine spray unit, utilising a Spill-Return Atomiser® (SRA) has been designed and developed for the purpose of decontamination within healthcare environments. The unit is able to spray uniformly onto any given surface, providing 'mist... Read More about Investigation into the design and development of a disinfection system utilising a novel spill-return atomiser (SRA).

Investigation into descaling of production tubing in oil and gas wells (2011)
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El Kamkhi, M. Investigation into descaling of production tubing in oil and gas wells. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford,

One of the most common production problems in oil and gas fields is scale deposition within oil and gas wellbores. Scale formation in surface and subsurface oil and gas production equipment has been recognised to be a major operational problem. The e... Read More about Investigation into descaling of production tubing in oil and gas wells.

Transient spray cooling of top and bottom moving high temperature surfaces (2004)
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Abdalla, A. Transient spray cooling of top and bottom moving high temperature surfaces. (Dissertation). University of Salford

High pressure water spray cooling, widely used in various industrial process applications due to high impact force and high dissipating ability which is required in various manufacturing processes such as scale removal from oil wells, scale removal... Read More about Transient spray cooling of top and bottom moving high temperature surfaces.

Role of connate water salinity in gas dispersion during enhanced gas recovery by carbon dioxide injection and sequestration
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Abba, M. (in press). Role of connate water salinity in gas dispersion during enhanced gas recovery by carbon dioxide injection and sequestration. (Thesis). University of Salford

A better understanding of the factors that influence mixing between CO2 and CH4 in natural gas reservoirs can provide an avenue to minimise the gas dispersion during Enhanced Gas Recovery (EGR). This highlights EGR’s field scale adoption as a poten... Read More about Role of connate water salinity in gas dispersion during enhanced gas recovery by carbon dioxide injection and sequestration.

Experimental investigation of interfacial tension in two-phase system involving methane and water
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Yahaya, A. (in press). Experimental investigation of interfacial tension in two-phase system involving methane and water. (Thesis). University of Salford

The understanding of the physical properties of reservoir fluids such as viscous and interfacial forces is critical in many oil and gas, petrochemical, and other related industries. In oil and gas industry, the production, transportation and processi... Read More about Experimental investigation of interfacial tension in two-phase system involving methane and water.

A study into the mapping of an induced fracture in a fine grained sediment in biaxial and triaxial stress formations
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Penketh, S. (in press). A study into the mapping of an induced fracture in a fine grained sediment in biaxial and triaxial stress formations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Unconventional hydrocarbon extraction has increased in the last twenty years due to the post-industrial west needing to increase energy security. This has meant tapping into hydrocarbon resources that are trapped within impermeable sediments. Shale... Read More about A study into the mapping of an induced fracture in a fine grained sediment in biaxial and triaxial stress formations.