Study of the Role of Water in the Upgrading of Heavy Oils and Tar Sands Bitumen under Simulated Thermal Recovery Conditions (Hydrous Pyrolysis Conditions)

0 N. Marcano 2009 Study of the Role of Water in the Upgrading of Heavy Oils and Tar Sands Bitumen under Simulated Thermal Recovery Conditions (Hydrous Pyrolysis Conditions) Study of the Role of Water in the Upgrading of Heavy Oils and Tar Sands Bitumen under Simulated Thermal Recovery Conditions (Hydrous Pyrolysis Conditions) Bitumen Characterization General objectives of the theme: 1. Definition of an effective structural model for in situ upgrading processing, process proxy assessment and for incorporation into the AICISE simulator 2. To develop tools for integrating geochemical data into reservoir simulation Project Objectives: â�¢ Produce high resolution compositional maps of bitumen composition in oil sand reservoirs â�¢ Further develop reaction proxies for monitoring in situ upgrading processes â�¢ Assist with the incorporation of compositional data into reservoir simulation protocols â�¢ Produce high resolution compositional maps of bitumen composition in oil sand reservoirs â�¢ Further develop reaction proxies for monitoring in situ upgrading processes â�¢ Assist with the incorporation of compositional